noun
plural -tences
[count] :a group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or wish
Sentences usually contain a subject and verb. In written English, the first word of a sentence is capitalized and the sentence ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.
law :the punishment given by a court of law [count]
verb
-tences; -tenced; -tencing
[+ obj] law :to officially state the punishment given to (someone) by a court of law
usually + to