Synonym: captivity, immurement, incarceration, internment. Similar words: prison, prisoner, abandonment, environment, environmental, disillusionment, reapportionment, improvement. Meaning: [ɪm'prɪznmənt] n. 1. putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment 2. the state of being imprisoned 3. the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison).
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91. There are criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for violations.
92. Li Jinjin, the union's legal adviser, was also released after serving a similar term of imprisonment without trial.
93. Frequent imprisonment by various regimes did not daunt the courage of Nawal.
94. But he is also said to be intensely loyal to the woman who stood by him during his 27 years of imprisonment.
95. One person was sentenced to death, 41 sentenced to life imprisonment and 555 to terms of imprisonment of up to 36 years.
96. In others, such as those in the United Kingdom, it is the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment.
97. During the next two days Corbett stayed in his cell, recuperating from the journey and forced imprisonment.
98. I think life imprisonment with hard labor is really important.
99. At their trial in Pristina in February 1989, all were found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment.
100. Accountants, lawyers and other professionals who engage in such business would face enormous fines and up to 10 years' imprisonment. Sentencedict.com
101. So when Calley was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, he became a hero overnight.
102. This offence is punishable only with a fine, whereas reckless driving carries a maximum of two years' imprisonment.
103. Imprisonment is a harsh measure that should be used only when every other reasonable avenue has failed.
104. The hon. Gentleman has made much of the power of imprisonment for non-payment.
105. The ban on sale or display is backed by tough penalties, including a heavy fine and up to three years' imprisonment.
106. Around the turn of the century about twelve percent of persons sentenced to imprisonment were released under this law.
107. Death and darkness can be experienced as guilt because of sin or depression and paralysing imprisonment of spirit.
108. The penalty for an act of buggery against a boy was life imprisonment.
109. Resident Magistrate Mr Harry Hall imposed a concurrent sentence of six months imprisonment on each charge.
110. Failure to disperse after it has been read publicly by a magistrate or other official may render an offender liable to imprisonment.
111. It must never be thought that a convicted criminal can buy his way out of imprisonment.
112. But she was spared from that ordeal when Anthony Bourgois pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and carrying a knife.
113. He insisted their sentence should be commuted to life imprisonment.
114. Was recently awarded £30,000 damages against Thames Valley Police for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment.
115. He was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment which he is currently serving in Guanajay Prison.
116. The maximum penalty is two years' imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
117. Ridicule, imprisonment or even death may be used against those who will not fight the socially defined enemy.
118. If convicted they now face heavy fines, confiscation of goods, and even imprisonment.
119. On that occasion he received a sentence of imprisonment for causing grievous bodily harm.
120. The loss to the liberation movement through gagging, imprisonment, intimidation and exile was enormous.
More similar words: prison, prisoner, abandonment, environment, environmental, disillusionment, reapportionment, improvement, environmental protection, impoverishment, comprise, garrison, comparison, by comparison, entertainment, in comparison with, imprudent, improvident, alignment, adornment, government, assignment, containment, consignment, enterprise, enlightenment, free enterprise, implement, nourishment, federal government.