sentence
Definition
1.- The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict. 2.- The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. 3.- A punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime.
Pronunciation
[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]
Explanation
1.- The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second. 2.- The judge declared a sentence of death by hanging for the infamous cattle rustler.
Details
- Category: Communication
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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