“sentence”
This page shows official legal definitions of “sentence” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
United States
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The punishment ordered by a court for a defendant convicted of a crime.
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New Zealand
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The punishment the defendant will be given. Sentencing happens when a defendant has pleaded guilty or been found guilty.
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United States
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The formal pronouncement by a court stating the punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a criminal offense.
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