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Imprisonment
01
inhaftierung, gefängnisstrafe
the action of putting someone in prison
Example
Imprisonment is one form of punishment used for serious criminal offenses.
Advocates argue for alternatives to imprisonment, such as rehabilitation programs, for non-violent offenders.
He received a sentence of ten years ' imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery.
02
Gefangenschaft, Inhaftierung
the act of keeping someone in prison or restricting their freedom, whether physically or metaphorically
Example
The novel portrays the emotional imprisonment of its main character in a loveless marriage.
Political activists endured imprisonment for speaking out against the government.
The artist felt a sense of imprisonment within the confines of commercial art trends.
03
Gefangenschaft, Haft
the state of being imprisoned
Beispiel
Imprisonment is one form of punishment used for serious criminal offenses.
Advocates argue for alternatives to imprisonment, such as rehabilitation programs, for non-violent offenders.
He received a sentence of ten years' imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery.
The judge considered the severity of the crime before imposing a life sentence of imprisonment.
The prisoner's family hoped for early release after serving several years of imprisonment.
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