[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]► audioScrabble 10Words With Friends 13
Definition
verb pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law.
— synonyms: condemn, doom
noun a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language.
noun (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed.
— synonyms: conviction, judgment_of_conviction, condemnation
noun the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned.
— synonyms: prison_term, time
Examples
“The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second.”
“The judge declared a sentence of death by hanging for the infamous cattle rustler.”
“The children were made to construct sentences consisting of nouns and verbs from the list on the chalkboard.”