Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jail-sentence
noun
/ˈdʒeɪl ˈsɛntəns/
Definition
A legal term referring to the time a person must spend in jail as punishment for a crime.
Examples
- He received a two-year jail sentence for fraud.
- The judge handed down a jail sentence after the verdict was read.
- She was sentenced to six months in jail for her involvement in the robbery.
Meaning
A jail sentence is often imposed by a judge as part of the judicial process when someone is convicted of a criminal offense. It signifies the duration during which the individual will be incarcerated.
Synonyms
- prison term
- incarceration period
- detention sentence
