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imprisonment (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

The state of being confined in a prison or otherwise held captive.

The judge sentenced him to five years of imprisonment.
She endured a year of imprisonment for her crimes.
The conditions in the prison were harsh, making imprisonment a terrible experience.

imprisonment for (prepositional phrase): The reason for the confinement. — "He received a harsh imprisonment for treason."
imprisonment of (prepositional phrase): Specifies who is being confined. — "The imprisonment of the activists sparked protests."

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