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imprisonment

Aussprache: [ɪmˈprɪzənmənt]

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Kontext: „law and punishment“

(noun) the state of being kept in a prison or jail because of a crime you committed. It means you’re not free to go where you want because you've broken the law.

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The judge sentenced him to five years of imprisonment for his crime.

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Freedom was denied, but she was not facing imprisonment because of her good behavior.

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What are the consequences of imprisonment for those who break the law?

Kontext: „metaphorical restriction“

(noun) a situation where someone feels trapped or restricted, not just in jail but in other ways too, like feeling stuck in a bad job or relationship.

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He felt a sense of imprisonment in his mundane job, wishing for more excitement.

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Unlike the feeling of imprisonment, she enjoyed the freedom to explore new projects.

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Can you think of a time when you felt a sense of imprisonment in your life?

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