imprisonment (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
Definition
The state of being confined in a prison or otherwise held captive.
Examples
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.
How to Use imprisonment
- 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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