imprisonment

American  

[im-priz-uhn-muhnt] / ɪmˈprɪz ən mənt /

noun

1. the act of confining in or as if in a prison; the state of being so confined.

   Identity theft and computer fraud are criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment.

   Winter up there means cumbersome living and imprisonment in an icy hell.

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Etymology

Origin of imprisonment

First recorded in 1250–1300; from Old French emprisonnement, equivalent to imprison ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

They live in democracies and don’t face the risk of imprisonment for speaking out.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite years of ill health and imprisonment, Zia vowed in November to campaign in the upcoming elections.

From Barron's

Najib was tried and originally sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment in July 2020, but the term was later halved by a pardons board.

From Barron's

On Friday the court ordered his imprisonment at Bangkok Remand Prison.

From Barron's

While he was never a popular president, and was especially unpopular among young South Koreans, Yoon has since his imprisonment become a symbol of rebellion for young people who have increasingly been feeling left behind.

From BBC

Related Words

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• incarceration
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