Sentence
Key Facts
Abbreviation
S
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛntəns/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Law & Legal
Examples in Context
- They are already serving prison sentences for their part in the assassination
- A military court sentenced him to death in his absence
- The offences carry a maximum sentence of 10 years.
- The court is expected to pass sentence later today.
- She was sentenced to nine years in prison