sentencing
Definitions
The judicial process of formally pronouncing a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime.
The act of declaring a sentence or judgment.
Examples
The judge postponed the sentencing until all the evidence could be thoroughly reviewed.
The defendant showed no emotion as the court delivered the final sentencing for his crimes.
Synonyms
judgment condemnation adjudication passing of sentence conviction ruling punishment
Antonyms
acquittal exoneration absolution pardon release discharge clemency