English Explanatory Dictionary

penalty phase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The portion of some criminal trials that occurs after a guilty verdict has been rendered, in which the punishment for the crime is decided.

Word forms

penalty phase penalty phases

Related words

sentencing hearing
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