sentencing
Pronunciation: [ˈsɛntənsɪŋ]
Word
Context: “law”
(noun) the official decision made by a judge in a court about how long a person who broke the law will be punished. It is what the judge tells someone after they have been found guilty of a crime.
Example
The sentencing for the man who stole the car was set for next week.
Example
The sentencing was postponed, causing frustration for everyone involved in the case.
Example
What was the sentencing for the person who committed the robbery?
Context: “law”
(verb) to give a punishment or decision about how long someone should be punished after they have been found guilty of a crime. This is what judges do in court when they finish a trial.
Example
The judge will sentencing the defendant tomorrow after the jury's decision.
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The court decided not to sentencing the defendant on that day due to lack of evidence.
Example
When will the judge be sentencing the person who was found guilty?
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