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Life Sentence

Definition: A term used in the legal system to denote a punishment of imprisonment for the remainder of a person's natural life.

1. Noun - Legal: A verdict that requires a convicted individual to serve imprisonment for their lifetime.

Example Sentence: The jury handed down a life sentence to the serial killer, ensuring he would never be free again.

2. Noun - Figurative: A situation or circumstance that feels like a never-ending punishment or confinement.

Example Sentence: Being trapped in an unfulfilling job felt like a life sentence, with no possibility of parole.

3. Noun - Popular Usage: A prison term for a serious crime, often synonymous with long-term imprisonment.

Example Sentence: The notorious drug lord received a life sentence for his involvement in the drug trafficking ring.

4. Adjective - Figurative: Describes something that seems eternal or unchanging.

Example Sentence: His constant procrastination gave him a life sentence of never completing anything on time.

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