imprisonment

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imprisonment  /ɪm ˈprɪ zən mənt/ ? Meaning of "imprisonment"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
  2. (n) the state of being imprisoned
  3. (n) the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)

Synonym(s)

captivity, immurement, incarceration

Usage(s):

  1. Her next goals: an indemnity fund for victims, a bill of rights for victims, automatic imprisonment for repeat offenders.
  2. He was sentenced to deatha sentence that was commuted to life imprisonment and later, in 1955, to house arrest.
  3. Her imprisonment eventually became a cause clbre in Europe, and after a Colombian government operation freed her and 14 other hostages in July, Paris rejoiced.

Quotes

  1. "Today, we stand with the millions of Iranians who brave batons, imprisonment and gunfire to have their voices heard and their votes counted," said McCain, Obama's opponent in the 2008 presidential race.
    on Jul 4, 2009 By: John McCain Source: Bloomberg

  2. "After six years of imprisonment without meaningful review, it is time for a court to decide the legality of" their confinement, Waxman said.
    on Dec 5, 2007 By: Seth Waxman Source: Forbes

  3. "We think the imprisonment, trial and sentencing of Laura (Ling) and Euna (Lee) should be viewed as a humanitarian matter. We hope that the North Koreans will grant clemency and deport them," said Clinton.
    on Jun 8, 2009 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: Xinhua

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