TO BE SENTENCED
26 / 02 / 2013
TO BE SENTENCED: meaning and examples
Good morning!
Today's expression is: to be sentenced (to a penalty)
It means: to be found guilty of a criminal action and given a penalty, such as a fine (money) or a prison sentence (spending time in prison).
Example 1:
The man was sentenced to 3 years in prison for bribery.
Example 2:
The defendant is going to be sentenced by the judge tomorrow for the celebrity murder case. It's going to be a media circus!
Enjoy your day!
Today's expression is: to be sentenced (to a penalty)
It means: to be found guilty of a criminal action and given a penalty, such as a fine (money) or a prison sentence (spending time in prison).
Example 1:
The man was sentenced to 3 years in prison for bribery.
Example 2:
The defendant is going to be sentenced by the judge tomorrow for the celebrity murder case. It's going to be a media circus!
Enjoy your day!
