Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
receive-a-sentence
Phrase
/rɪˈsiːv ə ˈsɛntəns/
Definition
To be given or presented with a sentence, often referring to being formally charged or sentenced in a legal context.
Examples
- After a lengthy trial, he was finally going to receive a sentence from the judge.
- It’s common for defendants to feel anxious as they await to receive a sentence in court.
- She had to prepare herself mentally for the day she would receive a sentence for her actions.
Meaning
To undergo a formal declaration of punishment or judgment, typically in a court setting.
Synonyms
- be sentenced
- undergo judgment
- receive judgment
