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

  • (..) ...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
  • (..) looting, poaching, brigandage, pilfering, depravity, depredation, and general lawlessness. And for these crimes you have been sentenced to be, on this day, hung by the neck until dead. May God have mercy on your soul." Governor Swann. (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • (..) - Bones. - What? Okay, Tucker Payne. He was found guilty of stealing drugs from Dr. Elliot's vet clinic, sentenced to two years and he was paroled one month ago. I'll have the drug thief's parole officer bring him in for questioning. - Brennan. - Dr. Brennan, (..)
    2008 TvShow: Bones Title: The Finger in the Nest Season: 4 Episode 3