Translation
prison, jail
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Word origin
From Latin prensio, prensionis, a contracted form of prehensio ('a seizing, an arrest'), from prehendere ('to seize').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- prehensio
- English cognates
- prison, comprehend, prehensile
Grammar
Examples
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He spent three years in prison over this case.
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Prison is not the best solution for all crimes.
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She works as a lawyer on prison cases.
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The thief escaped prison thanks to his lawyer.
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This old prison has become a popular museum.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 9: prison, peine, suffire and 6 more words.