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sentence

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noun

sen·​tence ˈsen-tᵊn(t)s How to pronounce sentence (audio)
-tᵊnz
1
a
: a word, clause, or phrase or a group of clauses or phrases forming a syntactic unit which expresses an assertion, a question, a command, a wish, an exclamation, or the performance of an action, that in writing usually begins with a capital letter and concludes with appropriate end punctuation, and that in speaking is distinguished by characteristic patterns of stress, pitch, and pauses
b
: a mathematical or logical statement (such as an equation or a proposition) in words or symbols
2
a
: judgment sense 4a
specifically : one formally pronounced by a court or judge in a criminal proceeding and specifying the punishment to be inflicted upon the convict
b
: the punishment so imposed
serve out a sentence
3
: period sense 2b
4
archaic : maxim, saw
5
obsolete : opinion
especially : a conclusion given on request or reached after deliberation

sentence

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verb

sentenced; sentencing

transitive verb

1
: to impose a sentence on
2
: to cause to suffer something
sentenced these most primitive cultures to extinction E. W. Count

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun He is serving a 10-year sentence for armed robbery. Verb The defendant was sentenced and fined. the judge sentenced him to a fine of $50 and time served
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
If convicted, the rape charge comes with a mandatory life sentence under state law. Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2022 If found guilty, the 51-year-old will face a life sentence under state law. Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Given a life sentence, she was released on parole in 2009. Elaine Aradillas, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 He was again sentenced to death, and his conviction and sentence have been upheld on appeal. Dakin Andone, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 From Griner's detention being extended at the beginning of the season, to her conviction on drug charges and subsequent nine-year prison sentence, the Mercury were constantly checking updates while also preparing for games. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 The court’s five-member bench unanimously dismissed Mr. Najib’s appeals and affirmed his conviction and sentence, said Federal Court Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. Feliz Solomon, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 The panel ruled Prible failed to raise issues sufficiently compelling to discredit his conviction and sentence. Chron, 9 Aug. 2022 And though some Republicans including former President Donald Trump have expressed opposition to a deal, the conviction and sentence will only ramp up pressure on the administration to reach an agreement that can get her out soon. Eric Tucker, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022
Verb
Hardy’s defense attorneys asked the judge to instead sentence him to life in prison without a chance at parole, noting the jury’s recommendation was not unanimous. Ashley Remkus | Aremkus@al.com, al, 25 Aug. 2022 Defense lawyers are hoping that jurors, after seeing how Cruz struggled with mental health issues throughout his life, will show mercy on him and sentence him to life rather than death. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 Dayspring’s attorneys had asked the judge to spare him from prison and sentence him instead to three years of probation. Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2022 Dabate, who took the stand in his own defense during his five-week trial, was often reactive as his wife’s family begged the judge to sentence him to a life behind bars. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022 His attorney requested the judge sentence him to 640 hours of community service in lieu of prison. The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2022 The lead prosecutor against Griner asked the judge to sentence her to nine years and six months in a prison colony. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Prosecutors asked the judge to sentence her to nine-and-a-half years in prison. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 4 Aug. 2022 Reffitt's defense team had urged the judge to sentence him to no more than two years behind bars. Robert Legare, CBS News, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sententia feeling, opinion, from *sentent-, *sentens, irregular present participle of sentire to feel — more at sense

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Verb

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sentence was in the 14th century

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