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mandatory sentence

mandatory sentence noun: a criminal sentence of a predetermined minimum period of time which a judge is required by statute to impose upon a conviction for a crime.

Noun

mandatory sentence (plural mandatory sentences)

  1. A criminal sentence of a predetermined minimum period of time which a judge is required by statute to impose upon a conviction for a crime.

Forms of mandatory sentence

pluralmandatory sentences

Questions about mandatory sentence

What does mandatory sentence mean?
Mandatory sentence means a criminal sentence of a predetermined minimum period of time which a judge is required by statute to impose upon a conviction for a crime.
What part of speech is mandatory sentence?
Mandatory sentence is a noun.
What is the plural of mandatory sentence?
The plural of mandatory sentence is mandatory sentences.

Words near mandatory sentence in the dictionary

  1. mandatory
  2. mandatory detention
  3. Mandatory Palestine
  4. mandatory reporter
  5. mandatory reporters
  6. mandatory sentence
  7. mandatory sentences
  8. mandatory sentencing
  9. Mandaue
  10. mandazi
  11. mandazis

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