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sentence (EN)
noun, verb

noun “sentence”

singular sentence, plural sentences or uncountable
  1. a group of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate
    "The cat sat on the mat." is a simple sentence.
  2. the punishment given to someone found guilty of a crime
    The judge handed down a ten-year sentence to the convicted thief.

verb “sentence”

infinitive sentence; he sentences; past tense sentenced; past part. sentenced; ger. sentencing
  1. to officially declare the punishment for someone found guilty of a crime
    After being found guilty, the thief was sentenced to two years of community service.