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immurement in a sentence

n.

Definition

Immurement is the act of confining or sealing someone within walls, often as a form of punishment or ritual.

Sample Sentences

  1. The ancient practice of immurement often involved sealing individuals within walls as a form of punishment.
  2. Historians have uncovered evidence of immurement in various cultures, often associated with ritualistic sacrifice.
  3. In the haunting novel, the protagonist discovers the remnants of a forgotten cell where immurement once took place.
  4. The artist's installation provocatively explores themes of confinement and immurement, prompting viewers to reflect on isolation.
  5. Legal experts debated the ethical implications of immurement as a punishment for serious crimes throughout history.

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