noun
- plural of gaolbreak; instances of escaping from prison or jail
Usage: British spelling (American: jailbreaks); typically used in news, historical, or legal contexts
Examples
- The prison implemented new security measures after a series of gaolbreaks.
- Historical records document several famous gaolbreaks from the Tower of London.
- The documentary examined notorious gaolbreaks throughout British criminal history.
- Authorities increased patrols following the recent gaolbreaks at the facility.