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sentence in Malay

hukuman

/ˈsɛn.təns/[ˈsɛn.tn̩(t)s]

sentence in Malay: hukuman, ayat, kalimat. In English, sentence means the decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

Malay words for sentence

judicial order for punishment
hukuman
grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate
ayat, kalimat

English meaning of sentence

  1. noun The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.
  2. noun The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime.
  3. noun A punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime.
  4. noun A saying, especially from a great person; a maxim, an apophthegm.

Full definition of sentence

sentence in a sentence

  • The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second.
  • The judge declared a sentence of death by hanging for the infamous child rapist.
  • Near-synonym: clause

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Questions about sentence in Malay

What is the meaning of sentence in Malay?
Sentence in Malay is hukuman, ayat, kalimat.
Apakah maksud sentence dalam bahasa Melayu?
Sentence: hukuman, ayat, kalimat.
What does sentence mean in English?
Sentence means the decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

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