Criminal Penalty
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl ˈpɛnəlti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal sanction imposed on a person convicted of a crime, often involving fines, imprisonment, probation, or other punitive measures.
The judge imposed a severe criminal penalty for the defendant's role in the robbery.
Forms
- criminal penalty
- criminal penalties
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Commentary
Criminal penalty differs from civil penalties in its enforcement and consequences; precise statutory language should clarify the nature and extent of penalties imposed.
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