indeterminate sentence

Frequency: 4.01.1 per million words

a prison sentence for which no fixed end date is set

indeterminateADJECTIVE + NOUN

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sentence

Examples (10)

  • The judge handed down an indeterminate sentence for the serious offense.
  • He was given an indeterminate sentence, meaning his release date was not fixed.
  • Legal reforms introduced the possibility of an indeterminate sentence for repeat offenders.
  • Critics argue that an indeterminate sentence can lead to mental health issues for prisoners.
  • Under the new laws, dangerous criminals may face an indeterminate sentence.
  • The parole board reviews cases of prisoners serving an indeterminate sentence.
  • An indeterminate sentence allows for ongoing assessment of risk.
  • The defense lawyer fought against an indeterminate sentence for his client.
  • She spent years in prison, serving an indeterminate sentence.
  • The concept of an indeterminate sentence varies across different legal systems.