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Meanings of imprisonment in English
Usage of imprisonment in English
1
The most serious charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment.
2
A contempt of a court order, or re-offending, may result in imprisonment.
3
The maximum penalty if convicted on the charge is seven years' imprisonment.
4
The rarely used charge carries a maximum sentence of six months' imprisonment.
5
Punishment includes a hefty fine and imprisonment for up to a year.
6
Did you know that Ireland has an extraordinarily high use of imprisonment?
7
He had been freed four days earlier, after twenty-seven years of imprisonment.
8
Non-payment of fines can lead to imprisonment of up to 30 days.
9
The charges carry a maximum of two and seven years imprisonment respectively.
10
Mabasa opted to plead guilty and was slapped with seven years' imprisonment.
11
Judge Chris Tuohy sentenced Davidson to two years' and nine months' imprisonment.
12
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims then joined rallies to demand his imprisonment.
13
The seven years of torture and imprisonment had not weakened his spirit.
14
Apparent gain may be actual loss; material escape may be spiritual imprisonment.
15
The National Union of Somali Journalists also protested against Abdinur's continued imprisonment.
16
The penalty for the offence can range from a fine to imprisonment.
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New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
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