REIMPRISON Meaning and
Definition
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The term "reimprison" refers to the act or process of returning or sending someone back to prison, typically as a result of a legal decision or violation of the terms of their release. This word is a combination of the prefix "re-" which indicates repetition or returning to a previous state, and the noun "imprison" meaning to confine or detain someone in a prison or correctional facility.
When someone is "reimprisoned," it essentially means that they were previously released from prison but are now being incarcerated once again. This can occur due to various reasons, including the commission of a new crime, failure to comply with the conditions of their parole or probation, or a decision by the court to revoke their release. Reimprisonment is often the result of legal proceedings initiated by law enforcement or parole officers, who present evidence of the individual's actions that warrant their return to prison.
The term "reimprison" can also be used as a general concept to describe the act of putting someone back behind bars, even if they have never been previously released. It encompasses the idea of reestablishing or enforcing the state of imprisonment on an individual. The aim of reimprisonment is to ensure public safety, administer justice, and fulfill the punitive aspect of the criminal justice system by removing an individual from society and confining them in a controlled environment.
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To imprison again, or after a release from prison.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for REIMPRISON
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Etymology of REIMPRISON
The word "reimprison" is a compound word derived from the prefix "re-" and the verb "imprison".
The prefix "re-" in English often denotes repetition or returning back to a previous state, as in words like "redo", "reconsider", or "replay".
The verb "imprison" is derived from the Old French word "emprisoner", which originated from the Latin word "imprisonare". "Imprisonare" is a combination of the prefix "im-" (meaning "in") and the Latin word "prisonem" (meaning "prison").
Therefore, when you combine the prefix "re-" with the verb "imprison", it forms the word "reimprison", meaning to return someone or something to prison or to be imprisoned again.
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