immuration

/ɪˌmɛrˈeɪʃən, -ˈʊreɪʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of confining or imprisoning, especially birds, for hunting or other purposes.

“The medieval practice of immuration for birds is now widely considered inhumane.”

Synonyms

  • enclosure
  • immurement
  • imprisonment

Antonyms

  • liberation
  • release