Im-pris'on-ment, n.

n. [Fr. emprisonnement, It. imprigionamento.] The act of imprisoning, or the state of being imprisoned; confinement in a prison; restraint of liberty.

His sinews were waxed weak and raw Through long imprisonment and hard constraint. Spencer.

False imprisonment, confinement of the person, or restraint of liberty, without legal or sufficient authority. Blackstone.

Synonyms— Incarceration; custody; confinement; durance.