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Definition consecutive sentence in American English

consecutive sentence noun

[countable] noun
/kənˌsekjʊtɪv ˈsentəns/
1

if a criminal is given consecutive sentences, the period of time spent in prison equals all the sentences added together

Example

The bomber was given seven consecutive sentences of 40 years, which theoretically means that he will spend 280 years in prison.

Definition consecutive sentence in American English