noun
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
Examples
- he always spoke in grammatical sentences
noun
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
Synonyms
Examples
- the conviction came as no surprise
noun
the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
Synonyms
Examples
- he served a prison term of 15 months
- his sentence was 5 to 10 years
- he is doing time in the county jail
verb
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Synonyms
Examples
- He was condemned to ten years in prison