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Term: Life Sentence

Description:

A life sentence is a legal term that refers to a severe punishment imposed by a court, in which an individual is to remain in prison for the rest of their natural life.

Examples:

• Sense: Legal Punishment:
• He was convicted of murder and given a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
• The judge decided to impose a life sentence on the notorious criminal.


• Sense: Metaphorical Use:
• Being stuck in a loveless marriage feels like serving a life sentence.
• Living with a chronic illness can sometimes feel like a life sentence.

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