noun “sentence”
singular sentence, plural sentences or uncountable
- a group of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate
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"The cat sat on the mat." is a simple sentence.
- 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
- 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.