prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

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Any air travel in and around SAIL 250 events will result in criminal fines up to $100,000 and possibly prison time. Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Drone pilots who violate the restrictions could face prison time, up to $100,000 in fines, and have their drone confiscated. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2026 The undefeated boxing icon is facing serious prison time after allegedly writing a bad check for a luxury timepiece in Las Vegas. Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 Quarantine orders, which can be enforced with fines and prison time, are a rare legal step that can be taken if someone objects to a public health request. ABC News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prison time

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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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