imprisonment — the state of being confined in prison as punishment for a crime
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being confined in prison as punishment for a crime
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
Korean meaning: 범죄에 대한 처벌로 감옥에 갇혀 있는 상태, 투옥
Korean pronunciation: 임-프리-즌-먼트 (강세: 프리)
Example Sentences
- The cat burglar got three years' imprisonment, but at least the prison has good WiFi.
- Wrongful imprisonment can result in substantial compensation claims.
- He complained that marriage felt like imprisonment, until his wife heard him.
imprisonment
NOUN//ɪmˈprɪzənmənt//
the state of being confined in prison as punishment for a crime
Locked behind bars in jail
Through imprisonment comes refinement, beyond confinement
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'emprisoner(감옥에 가두다)'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'in(안에)'과 'prehendere(잡다)'가 결합된 형태입니다. 마치 누군가를 '안에 잡아두는' 행위를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The cat burglar got three years' imprisonment, but at least the prison has good WiFi.”
“Wrongful imprisonment can result in substantial compensation claims.”
“He complained that marriage felt like imprisonment, until his wife heard him.”
“The judge reduced his imprisonment from ten to seven years for good behavior.”
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