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imprisonment

/ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does imprisonment mean?

noun

The state of being confined or imprisoned, typically as a form of punishment. The act of confining or imprisoning someone.

Example

"The prisoner's long imprisonment took a toll on his mental health."

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