sentence

Definition

noun
  • a legal punishment given by a court to a convicted person
    Examples He received a three-year jail sentence. • The two men accused of rape face sentences of up to six years in prison.
    Usage to pass sentence
    to give a convicted person the official legal punishment
    Example The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter and the judge will pass sentence next week.
verb
  • to give someone an official legal punishment
    Compare convict
    Examples The judge sentenced him to six months in prison or he was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment. • The accused was convicted of murder and will be sentenced next week.
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