Meaning
To imprison is to confine someone against their will, typically in a legal context, where an individual is deprived of freedom as a consequence of a judicial sentence or as a result of coercive measures, often implying a loss of autonomy and human rights.
💡 The term is often misused in colloquial contexts to describe any form of confinement; however, it specifically refers to legal incarceration and carries significant implications regarding justice and human rights.
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Common Phrases
imprison for a crime
imprison unjustly
conditions of imprisonment
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