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sentencing

noun
1
The stage of a criminal case in which a judge decides and announces the punishment.
"The sentencing hearing is scheduled for next month."

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In plain EnglishThe part of a court process where the judge decides and announces the punishment.

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sentencing hearing sentencing guidelines

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sentencings plural

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