English · Word Candidate

sentence

/ˈsɛn.təns/

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Also seen as: sentences · sentencing · sentenced

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quyết định hoặc phán quyết của bồi thẩm đoàn hoặc tòa án

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NounRegister: dated

Examples

The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lệnh tư pháp để áp dụng hình phạt đối với người bị kết án

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Noun

Examples

The judge declared a sentence of death by hanging for the infamous child rapist.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to condemn to punishment.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tuyên bố một câu đối với người bị kết án

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Verb

Examples

The judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To decree, announce, or pass as a sentence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ban hành, tuyên bố hoặc thông qua như một câu

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Verb

Examples

“We are empowered to deliver thee to prison; yea, the law commands us to sentence death upon the abettors of this mischief.[…]"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sentence” mean?

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

Is “sentence” formal or informal?

sentence is generally dated.