How Do You Spell SENTENCING?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛntənsɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "sentencing" is spelled with a silent "c" in the middle. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈsɛn.tənsɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced with an "eh" sound, followed by a short "u" sound in the second syllable. The "c" in the middle of the word is silent, so it is pronounced as if the word were spelled "sente-nsing." The final syllable has a soft "s" sound, followed by a "ing" ending. It is a common word used in legal contexts to refer to the act of determining a punishment for a crime.

SENTENCING Meaning and Definition

1. Sentencing refers to the legal process by which a judge or a judicial officer determines the punishment or penalty for a person convicted of a crime. It is the final stage in criminal proceedings, following the accused person's trial or plea bargain. The purpose of sentencing is to maintain social order, deter future crimes, punish the offender, and possibly offer rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

   During the sentencing hearing, the judge considers various factors, including the severity of the crime, the defendant's criminal history, the circumstances surrounding the offense, the impact on victims, and any mitigating or aggravating factors. Sentencing can involve the imposition of fines, restitution to victims, probation, community service, electronic monitoring, or imprisonment.

   The length and type of sentence depend on the jurisdiction and the specific laws related to the crime committed. For more serious offenses, the judge may impose a determinate sentence with a fixed term, while for some crimes, there may be mandatory minimum sentences that limit judicial discretion. In other cases, judges may have the flexibility to impose indeterminate sentences, allowing for a range of years to be served, potentially leading to parole or early release.

   Sentencing aims to strike a balance between punishment for the crime committed and the potential for rehabilitation and reintegration into society. It plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system by ensuring fairness and consistency in the administration of justice while also considering the unique circumstances of individual cases.

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Etymology of SENTENCING

The word "sentencing" derives from the verb "sentence", which originated from the Latin word "sententia". In Latin, "sententia" meant "feeling, opinion, or thought". Later, it took on the meaning of a "judicial decision or determination". Over time, "sententia" developed into "sentencer" in Old French, and eventually into "sentence" in English. The term "sentencing" specifically refers to the act of delivering or pronouncing a legal judgment or punishment in response to a crime.

Plural form of SENTENCING is SENTENCINGS

Conjugate verb Sentencing

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