sentence
sentence
(sentəns )Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense sentences , present participle sentencing , past tense, past participle sentenced
1. countable noun
2. variable noun
In a law court, a sentence is the punishment that a person receives after they have been found guilty of a crime.
They are already serving prison sentences for their part in the assassination.
He was given a four-year sentence.
The offences carry a maximum sentence of 10 years.
...demands for tougher sentences.
The court is expected to pass sentence later today.
3. See also death sentence, life sentence, suspended sentence
4. verb
A military court sentenced him to death in his absence. [VERB noun + to]
She was sentenced to nine years in prison. [VERB noun to noun]
He has admitted the charge and will be sentenced later. [be VERB-ed]
[Also VERB noun to-infinitive]