sentence (EN)
noun, verb

noun “sentence”

sg. sentence, pl. 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”

sentence; he sentences; past sentenced, 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.