prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

Examples of prison time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her subsequent conviction for unlawful procurement of citizenship exposed her to additional prison time and potential denaturalization. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

She was sentenced to three years' probation and no prison time. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Supporters argue that mandating prison time for people who distribute any amount of fentanyl would disrupt the drug market by removing dealers from the street, the Blue Book says. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Possession of less than a gram is a misdemeanor with no prison time. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

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