Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
imprisonment
noun
/ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
Definition
The act of being confined in a prison or jail as a punishment for a crime.
Examples
- After months of trial, the judge sentenced him to five years of imprisonment for theft.
- Imprisonment can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health.
- Many countries are rethinking their approaches to imprisonment and looking for alternatives.
Meaning
Imprisonment refers to the state of being held in custody against one’s will, typically as a consequence of legal penalties for criminal offenses.
Synonyms
- Detention
- Confinement
- Incarceration
- Custody
