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Meanings of length of imprisonment in English
Catalan
durada de la sentència Length of time a convict is sentenced to be imprisoned for.
Synonyms
Examples for "sentence"
Examples for "sentence"
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Please don't use the words 'interesting' and 'Cambridge' in the same sentence.
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The sentence was handed down late last night, court officials said today.
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Mr Wilson said the family is disappointed with the five year sentence.
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She didn't even let him finish the sentence: 'You're sacked,' she said.
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The most serious charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment.
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Convictions under the law carry a maximum jail term of 15 years.
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The charges carry a maximum jail term of 22 years six months.
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Judge Sygrove imposed the four-and-a-half year jail term with no non-parole period.
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Culpable homicide in South Africa comes with a 15-year maximum jail term.
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He is widely expected to start his jail term later on Monday.
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He is expected to be sentenced to a year of jail time.
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Now he had done real harm and was facing serious jail time.
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Strong precedent set, 1st time someone receives jail time for crimen iniuria.
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In some circumstances, penalties for copyright infringement could even include jail time.
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More than that is a felony, and could result in jail time.
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There is no fixed day gleaming for us in the future when our term of sentence will expire and we shall regain freedom.
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The term of imprisonment is increased, almost regularly, on each new relapse.
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She was serving her term of imprisonment for illicit sale of spirits.
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But why should I be punished with a long term of imprisonment?
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On appeal last week, her term of imprisonment was reduced to six years.
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This will be his third term of imprisonment in 13 months.
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The length of sentence varied from seven to 60 days.
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The sentence served can vary greatly, as the courts may not specify the length of sentence at the outset.
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But the length of sentence will, because on that hinges the personal political and business fortunes of the people who own Russia.
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Marong's lawyer Craig Ruane told the Court of Appeal there was no explanation by the trial judge about the length of sentence.
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His lawyer asked the court to order both a probation report and a psychological report, given the length of sentence her client is facing.
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Khayre was given a five-and-a-half year prison term, according to court documents.
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The charges carry a combined possible maximum prison term of 25 years.
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The charges could result in a maximum prison term of 14 years.
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The government has suggested a prison term of up to seven years.
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The charges against him carry a maximum prison term of 30 years.
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Prosecutors agreed not to oppose a sentence that included no prison time.
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Two young Navy sailors have escaped prison time for dealing in drugs.
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He has had several felony convictions and served prison time in Arizona.
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He has since pleaded guilty to manslaughter and is serving prison time.
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McDonnell's lawyers had sought a community service sentence instead of prison time.
Usage of length of imprisonment in English
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Grisham (59) criticised the length of imprisonment imposed on offenders who download images of children being sexually abused.
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I will submit without demur to whatever length of imprisonment may please, and, if possible, soften the Archbishop of Mayence.