El encarcelamiento
Example: El encarcelamiento injusto viola los derechos humanos fundamentales.
Definition
"El encarcelamiento" refers to the act or process of imprisoning someone, typically as a legal punishment or measure. It involves restricting a person's freedom by confining them in a jail or prison, often following a judicial decision or law enforcement action.
Etymology
The term "el encarcelamiento" originates from the Spanish verb "encarcelar," which means to imprison. This verb comes from the noun "cárcel," meaning jail or prison, itself derived from the Latin word "carcer," meaning a place of confinement. Did you know? The Latin root "carcer" also gave rise to the English word "incarcerate."
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"El encarcelamiento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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