sentence

Definition

  • noun: a group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or wish
  • noun: a conclusion given on request or reached after deliberation
  • verb: to officially state the punishment given to (someone) by a court of law
  • verb: to impose a sentence on
  • usually + 'to'
  • synonyms: opinion, sense, meaning

Examples

  • The defendant was 'sentenced' and fined.

  • The judge 'sentenced' him 'to' prison.

Movie quotes

  • (..) two life sentences back-to-back... ...one for each of your victims. So be it! Sit. We see you've served years of a life sentence? -Yes, sir. -You feel you've been rehabilitated? Yes, sir. Absolutely, sir. I mean, I learned my lesson. I can honestly say (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption
  • (..) ...we have a beautiful young woman and her lover... ...lying dead in each other's arms. They had sinned. But was their crime so great... ...as to merit a death sentence? While you think about that... ...think about this: A revolver holds six bullets, not eight. I submit that this was not (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption