prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

Examples of prison time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In both cases, the FARC and the military acknowledged responsibility and received alternative sentences that did not include prison time but required them to carry out projects benefiting victims. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

One reason that prosecutors believe Patten deserves prison time is his criminal record, according to a public section of the submission. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 July 2026

By May 2018, tensions had reached an all-time high when Shawna agreed to a plea deal over the physical altercation and avoided prison time. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

But in an unusual move, Watson’s attorneys are still negotiating with prosecutors to try getting him less prison time. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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