presentence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Occurring before or in preparation for a criminal sentence.
verb
  1. To sentence in advance.
noun
  1. A sentence-like utterance that precedes the development of properly grammatical sentences.

Word forms

presentence presentences presentencing presentenced

Etymology

From pre- + sentence.

Synonyms

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