English · Word Candidate

sentencing

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Also seen as: sentencings

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Meaning · English

Relating to a judicial sentence.

Adjective

There were no sentencing guidelines for this crime.

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).

Meaning · English

The act of pronouncing a judicial sentence on someone convicted of a crime.

Noun

After the verdict, the sentencing was not delayed.

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).

Meaning · English

That which has been pronounced as a judgement or sentence for a crime.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

What does “sentencing” mean?

Relating to a judicial sentence.

Is “sentencing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.