Meaning
life imprisonment
- prison sentence for life
- state of serving a life sentence
In a sentence
L'uomo è stato condannato all'ergastolo dopo il processo.
The man was sentenced to life imprisonment after the trial.
Sai cosa significa ergastolo in Italia?
Do you know what life imprisonment means in Italy?
Non tutti i reati prevedono l'ergastolo.
Not all crimes carry life imprisonment.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ergastolo | masculine · singular |
| ergastoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually in legal contexts.
- Common phrase: condannare all'ergastolo.
- Do not confuse with prigione, which is prison in general.