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What does imprisonment mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word imprisonment? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A confinement in a place, especially a prison or a jail, as punishment for a crime.
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In any jurisdiction in the country, aiding and abetting a felony is a crime, subject to prosecution, trial, and imprisonment.
The mood was jubilant and Edith thought that her exile and imprisonment were finally over.
In Italy he was convicted in his absence of aggravated fraud and sentenced to imprisonment and to a fine.
If kidnappers get life imprisonment and their victims get their money back, it makes no sense that white-collar crimes can be treated so lightly.
His counsel said he understood imprisonment was inevitable but asked for sentence to be adjourned so his client could put his affairs in order.
Edward VI's accession to the throne meant greater support for Protestantism throughout the country, and imprisonment for Gardiner.

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