Prison
/prˈɪzən/
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Definition
(noun) A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
Sentence Examples
The murderer was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Life in prison is worse than the life of an animal.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The convicted fraudster was sentenced to five years in ____ for deceiving thousands of investors.