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Simple English definitions for legal terms

imprisonment

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A quick definition of imprisonment:

Imprisonment means putting someone in a prison or jail. It's like being stuck in a small room with no freedom to go outside. Sometimes people are put in prison as punishment for doing something wrong. Being in prison is not a nice experience and can last for a long time.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The act of confining a person, especially in a prison. It is also the state of being confined for a period of time.

Example: John was sentenced to ten years of imprisonment for his involvement in the robbery.

Explanation: The example shows that John was confined to a prison for ten years as a punishment for his crime. This is an example of imprisonment as it involves the act of confining a person in a prison.

Example: Mary's imprisonment lasted for three months before she was released on bail.

Explanation: This example illustrates that Mary was confined for a period of three months before she was released on bail. This is an example of the state of being confined for a period of time.

Example: False imprisonment is a crime where a person is unlawfully confined against their will.

Explanation: This example shows that false imprisonment is a type of imprisonment where a person is confined without any legal justification. It is an example of the act of confining a person against their will.

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