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Imprisonment
02
the act of keeping someone in prison or restricting their freedom, whether physically or metaphorically
03
the state of being imprisoned
Example
Imprisonment is one form of punishment used for serious criminal offenses.
He received a sentence of ten years' imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery.
Advocates argue for alternatives to imprisonment, such as rehabilitation programs, for non-violent offenders.
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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