life sentence
1 of 1noun/ˈlaɪf ˈsɛntəns/
Forms:life sentences
1
the punishment in which an individual is made to stay in jail for the rest of their life, typically for committing a serious crime
B2Learn more on Wikipedia- The convicted murderer was given a life sentence for his crimes.
- Despite pleading for leniency, the judge imposed a life sentence on the defendant.
- Serving a life sentence can be mentally and emotionally challenging for inmates.
- The victim's family found closure knowing that the perpetrator received a life sentence.
- The notorious criminal was finally apprehended and given multiple life sentences for his violent crimes.
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