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Shock

n. A profound and sudden disturbance of the physical or mental senses; a sudden and violent physical or mental impression depressing the body's vital forces, as by a sudden injury or medical procedure.

mental shock

Shock caused by agitation of the mental senses and resulting in extreme grief or joy, as by winning the lottery or witnessing the horrific death of a family member. Cf. EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.

physical shock

Shock caused by agitation of the physical senses, as from a sudden violent blow, impact, collision, or concussion.

shock incarceration

See INCARCERATION

shock incarceration.

Incarceration in a military-type setting, usu. for three to six months, during which the offender is subjected to strict discipline, physical exercise, and hard labor. ( Upon successful completion of the program, the offender is placed on probation. - Also termed boot camp. Cf. shock probation under PROBATION (1). in casu proviso (in kay-s[y]oo pro-vi-zoh). See CASU PROVISO.

shock probation

Probation that is granted after a brief stay in jail or prison. ( Shock probation is intended to awaken the defendant to the reality of confinement for failure to abide by the conditions of probation. This type of probation is discretionary with the sentencing judge and is usu. granted within 180 days of the original sentence. Cf. shock incarceration under INCARCERATION. 2. The act of judicially proving a will. See PROBATE.