No. 2,089 in Dutch
gevangenisstraffen
Prison sentences.
In a sentence
De rechter heeft besloten om zware gevangenisstraffen op te leggen aan de verdachten.
The judge has decided to impose severe prison sentences on the suspects.
Here, 'gevangenisstraffen' denotes the legal sentences of incarceration imposed by the court as punishment for crimes.
In sommige landen worden korte gevangenisstraffen gegeven voor kleine overtredingen.
In some countries, short prison sentences are given for minor offenses.
In this sentence, 'gevangenisstraffen' refers to shorter durations of imprisonment used as penalties for lesser violations.
Het debat draaide om de effectiviteit van lange gevangenisstraffen.
The debate focused on the effectiveness of long prison sentences.
Here, 'gevangenisstraffen' discusses the concept and efficacy of extended stay periods in prison as corrective measures for offenders.
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