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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sentencing

/sɛn(t)ɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does sentencing mean?

noun

The process of determining the punishment to be imposed on someone who has been found guilty of a crime. The act of pronouncing a sentence on someone.

Example

"The judge's sentencing was widely criticized for being too harsh."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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