sentence (Meaning)
sentence (n)
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
sentence (v)
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
sentence (n.)
Sense; meaning; significance.
An opinion; a decision; a determination; a judgment, especially one of an unfavorable nature.
A philosophical or theological opinion; a dogma; as, Summary of the Sentences; Book of the Sentences.
In civil and admiralty law, the judgment of a court pronounced in a cause; in criminal and ecclesiastical courts, a judgment passed on a criminal by a court or judge; condemnation pronounced by a judgical tribunal; doom. In common law, the term is exclusively used to denote the judgment in criminal cases.
A short saying, usually containing moral instruction; a maxim; an axiom; a saw.
A combination of words which is complete as expressing a thought, and in writing is marked at the close by a period, or full point. See Proposition, 4.
sentence (v. t.)
To pass or pronounce judgment upon; to doom; to condemn to punishment; to prescribe the punishment of.
To decree or announce as a sentence.
To utter sententiously.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sentence
Synonyms:
- inquest
- edict
- resolution
- pronouncement
- award
- injunction
- arbitrament
- punishment
- penalty
- conclusion
- decree
- determination
- authority
- dictum
- opinion
- discipline
- declaration
- order
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
sentence Sentence Examples
- The judge pronounced the sentence with a heavy heart.
- The sentence imposed by the court was both just and severe.
- The defendant listened to the sentence without any visible emotion.
- The sentence was a reminder of the consequences of breaking the law.
- The harsh sentence was intended to deter future offenders.
- The appellate court upheld the lower court's sentence.
- The sentence was commuted by the governor for humanitarian reasons.
- The prisoner served the entire sentence without incident.
- The sentence was a defining moment in the offender's life.
- The victim's family was outraged by the lenient sentence.
FAQs About the word sentence
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language, (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is impose
ruling, verdict, decision,judgment, doom, holding, judgement, finding, inquest, edict
pardon, pardon, reprieve,reprieve,
The judge pronounced the sentence with a heavy heart.
The sentence imposed by the court was both just and severe.
The defendant listened to the sentence without any visible emotion.
The sentence was a reminder of the consequences of breaking the law.
