Sentence
The punishment imposed by a court on a person convicted of a crime, which may include imprisonment, fines, probation, or community service.
Encyclopedia entry: Sentence
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A sentence is the judgment that a court formally delivers after finding a criminal defendant guilty. "Sentence" refers to the term of imprisonment or probation imposed on a convicted defendant for their criminal wrongdoing.
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