sentence
A sentence is a punishment given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a crime. It explains how much time a person must spend in prison or how much money they must pay as a fine.
Exemplos
3 de 5The judge gave the man a light sentence because it was his first crime.
The judge gave the man a light punishment because it was his first crime.
The court will pass sentence on the defendant next Monday.
The court will announce the official punishment for the defendant next Monday.
I think he got a very long sentence for such a small mistake.
I think he received a very long time in prison for such a small mistake.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a judge writing a long 'sentence' (group of words) on a paper that tells the prisoner their fate.
Quiz rápido
The judge gave the thief a two-year prison ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: sentence
Exemplos
The judge gave the man a light sentence because it was his first crime.
everydayThe judge gave the man a light punishment because it was his first crime.
The court will pass sentence on the defendant next Monday.
formalThe court will announce the official punishment for the defendant next Monday.
I think he got a very long sentence for such a small mistake.
informalI think he received a very long time in prison for such a small mistake.
Research shows that a harsh sentence does not always stop people from committing crimes.
academicStudies show that a very strong punishment does not always stop people from committing crimes.
The former manager faced a heavy sentence for stealing money from the company.
businessThe former manager received a large punishment for stealing money from the business.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
custodial sentence
a punishment that requires a person to stay in prison
suspended sentence
a punishment that a person does not have to serve if they behave well
maximum sentence
the longest time someone can be put in prison for a specific crime
Frequentemente confundido com
A verdict is the decision if someone is guilty or not; a sentence is the actual punishment.
In grammar, a sentence is a group of words, but in law, it is a punishment.
Notas de uso
In a legal context, 'sentence' is a countable noun. It is often used with the verbs 'pass', 'give', or 'receive'.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'verdict' when they actually mean 'sentence'. Remember that the sentence comes after the verdict is decided.
Dica de memorização
Think of a judge writing a long 'sentence' (group of words) on a paper that tells the prisoner their fate.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'sententia', which means 'an opinion' or 'a way of thinking'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many legal systems, the jury decides if someone is guilty, but only the judge chooses the sentence.
Quiz rápido
The judge gave the thief a two-year prison ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: sentence
Gramática relacionada
Vocabulário relacionado
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crimeA crime is an action that is against the law and is punishab...
judgeA judge is a person who works in a court of law and makes of...
guiltyFeeling bad because you have done something wrong or think y...
courtA court is a flat, rectangular area marked with lines for pl...
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verdict
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trial
A1A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.
hearing
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litigation
A1Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.
testimony
A1A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.
witness
A1A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.
crime
A1A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.
criminal
A1A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.
felony
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