Indeterminate Sentence
/ɪnˈdɪtərmɪnɪt ˈsɛntəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A prison sentence with a minimum and maximum term, allowing parole eligibility after the minimum period.
The judge imposed an indeterminate sentence, permitting release after ten years contingent on rehabilitation.
Forms
- indeterminate sentence
- indeterminate sentences
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Commentary
Indeterminate sentences permit flexibility in release timing based on behavior and rehabilitation, contrasting with fixed-term sentences.
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