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sentencing
This term operates within a strict legal register, referring specifically to the judicial phase following a conviction. It encompasses both the procedural event (the hearing) and the resulting legal decree (the penalty). While it is derived from the verb "sentence," in these noun forms it functions as a technical term of art in criminal law.
Confusion often arises between the process and the outcome. When referring to the hearing, it describes a temporal event in the court calendar. When referring to the penalty, it describes the specific duration or type of punishment, such as a prison term or a fine.
Meanings
Examples
The judge will handle the sentencing next Tuesday.
I wonder if the sentencing will be lenient given his age.
The sentencing phase of the trial is often the most emotional part.
He is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to the charges.
The sentencing was surprisingly harsh for a first offense.
The sentencing was surprisingly harsh for a first offense.
Historical records show that sentencing in the 17th century was often arbitrary.
We need to prepare the mitigation report before the sentencing hearing.
The sentencing guidelines suggest a minimum of five years.