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sentence (verb), sentences; sentenced; sentencing
To officiously state what the punishment will be for someone by a court of law: The defendant was sentenced by the judge to ten years in prison for armed robbery.
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A time when a court trial has determined that someone is guilty of a crime and a pronouncement is made: The sentencing of the defendant by the judge was twelve years for breaking into several apartments and stealing jewelry, cash, and computers when the residents were not home.
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blended sentencing
Any type of sentencing procedure where either a criminal or juvenile court judge can impose both juvenile and/or adult incarcerative (imprisoning or confining) penalties.
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