Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɛntəns] (IPA) 
Resentence is a verb that means to sentence again or to give a new sentence. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˌriːˈsɛn(t)s/. The first syllable "ree" is pronounced with a long "e" sound, and the stress falls on the second syllable "sent". The "en" is pronounced as "un", and the final "ce" is pronounced as "s". In context, a judge or a higher court might resentence a defendant to a different punishment or a different term.
The term "resentence" refers to the act of imposing a new or revised sentence on an individual who has been previously convicted and sentenced for a specific crime. When a court decides to resentence a person, it implies that there is a need to modify the original sentence due to various reasons, such as an error in the initial sentencing process or changes in circumstances.
Resentencing usually occurs as a result of an appeal, where a higher court reviews the conviction and determines that the original sentence was inappropriate, unfair, or unjust. During resentencing, the court has the authority to either increase or decrease the severity of the sentence or sometimes even modify the type of punishment altogether, depending on the circumstances. This could involve reducing the length of a jail sentence, altering the conditions of probation or parole, or even substituting the punishment with an alternative measure.
Resentencing aims to rectify or correct perceived errors or injustices in the initial sentencing process, ensuring that the punishment aligns more appropriately with the nature of the crime committed and the specific circumstances surrounding the case. It provides an opportunity for the court to reconsider the factors presented and may involve taking into account new evidence, mitigating circumstances, or an individual's rehabilitation progress.
Overall, resentencing is a legal process that allows for the reevaluation and adjustment of a previous sentence in order to achieve fairness and justice in the criminal justice system.
The word "resentence" is formed by combining the prefix "re-" meaning "again", and the noun "sentence". The noun "sentence" originates from the Old French term "sentence", which meant "judgment" or "opinion". It ultimately comes from the Latin word "sententia", which had similar meanings. With the addition of the prefix "re-", which indicates repeating or doing something again, "resentence" is formed, meaning to pronounce a new or different sentence.
