Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prison sentence
noun
/ˈprɪzən ˈsɛntəns/
Definition
A prison sentence is a judicial punishment involving incarceration of an individual in a prison for a specified period of time.
Examples
- After being found guilty of theft, he received a five-year prison sentence.
- The judge announced her prison sentence with a stern warning about future offenses.
- He served his prison sentence and was released on parole.
Meaning
It refers to the time a person is required to spend in prison as a result of being convicted of a crime.
Synonyms
- incarceration
- custodial sentence
- detention
