Meaning & Definition of word "Imprisonment"
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Imprisonment
/ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
noun:
- 1. The state of being confined in prison; the act of imprisoning someone.
- Example: His wrongful imprisonment caused a public outcry for justice.
- 2. The legal condition of being confined in a prison as punishment for a crime.
- Example: She received a sentence of five years of imprisonment for her involvement in the theft.
- 3. The act of restricting someone's freedom against their will.
- Example: The organization worked to expose cases of unlawful imprisonment around the world.
Etymology
Derived from Middle French 'emprisonner', which means to imprison.
Common Phrases and Expressions
life imprisonment:
A sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
imprisonment for debt:
Imprisonment for failing to pay debts, now generally abolished.
Related Words
prison:
A building where people are legally held as punishment for a crime.
convict:
A person found guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison.
jail:
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.
Slang Meanings of imprisonment
Meaning: The slammer
Example Sentence: He spent some time in the slammer for his offenses.
Meaning: The big house
Example Sentence: After the trial, he was sent to the big house for a long time.