Term of Imprisonment
/ˈtɜrm əv ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A fixed duration of time that a person is ordered by a court to serve in prison as a punishment for a criminal offense.
The judge sentenced him to a five-year term of imprisonment.
Forms
- term of imprisonment
- terms of imprisonment
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to the duration set by the court and is distinct from the mode or conditions of imprisonment.
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