Meaning
imprisonment, incarceration
- The act of putting someone in prison, or the state of being confined there.
In a sentence
L'avvocato ha contestato l'ingiusta incarcerazione del proprio assistito.
The lawyer contested the unjust imprisonment of his client.
Molte organizzazioni internazionali protestano contro l'incarcerazione dei dissidenti politici.
Many international organisations protest against the imprisonment of political dissidents.
Quali furono i motivi che portarono alla sua improvvisa incarcerazione?
What were the reasons that led to his sudden incarceration?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incarcerazione | feminine · singular |
| incarcerazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal and legal register; everyday equivalents include 'arresto' or 'prigione'.
- Often seen in journalism and human-rights reports.