Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mete out a sentence
Phrase
/miːt aʊt ə ˈsɛntəns/
Definition
To impose a punishment or penalty on someone, typically in a legal context.
Examples
- The judge will mete out a sentence based on the severity of the crime.
- After considering the evidence, the court decided to mete out a sentence of community service.
- It is important that judges mete out a sentence that reflects both the crime and its impact on victims.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of administering a sentence after a judgment has been made in a court of law.
Synonyms
- administer a penalty
- impose a sentence
- deliver a judgment
