Bahasa Melayu
hukum
English
imprisonment, jail sentence, prison sentence
A punishment that sends someone to prison.
حكوم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menerima hukum penjara selama dua tahun.
He received a prison sentence of two years.
Kesalahan itu boleh membawa hukum penjara jika dibuktikan.
That offence can lead to imprisonment if proven.
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What does “imprisonment” mean in Malay?
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hukum penjara
Used for a sentence that sends someone to prison.
Word family
Common derived forms
- hukuman
- punishment; sentence
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