Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prisão
noun
/prɪˈzɑːn/
Definition
A condition of being confined or imprisoned, usually as a punishment for a crime.
Examples
- After the trial, he was sentenced to ten years in prison.
- Many prisoners reform and contribute positively to society after their release from prisão.
Meaning
Prisão refers to the state of being held against one’s will, often in a jail or correctional facility, as a result of legal processes.
Synonyms
- incarceration
- detention
- confinement