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Meaning of sentence

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

sentence (v)

pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

sentence Sentence Examples

  1. The judge pronounced the sentence with a heavy heart.
  2. The sentence imposed by the court was both just and severe.
  3. The defendant listened to the sentence without any visible emotion.
  4. The sentence was a reminder of the consequences of breaking the law.
  5. The harsh sentence was intended to deter future offenders.
  6. The appellate court upheld the lower court's sentence.
  7. The sentence was commuted by the governor for humanitarian reasons.
  8. The prisoner served the entire sentence without incident.
  9. The sentence was a defining moment in the offender's life.
  10. 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,judgment, judgement, finding, doom, decision, holding, opinion, arbitrament

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.