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Sentence to Meaning in English

expression

ˈsɛntəns/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SEN-ten(t)s tuh / too / ti
sˈɛntəns/ /tˈuː
sen-TEN(t)s too

Definición

To officially declare the punishment that someone must receive for a crime, usually in a court of law.

Uso & Matices

Used formally in legal and judicial contexts. Typically followed by the punishment ('sentence to five years in prison'). Do not confuse with 'sentence' as in a group of words in grammar.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The judge sentenced him to five years in prison.

basic

She was sentenced to death for her crime.

basic

They were sentenced to community service.

basic

He was sentenced to life behind bars, so he'll never get out.

natural

After a long trial, the court sentenced her to a heavy fine instead of jail.

natural

People were shocked when he was only sentenced to probation.

natural