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Definition pass (a) sentence (on someone) in American English

pass (a) sentence (on someone) phrase

phrase
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to officially say in a court of law what a criminal's punishment will be

Example

Passing sentence, the judge told Kelly that the public needed protection from him.

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Definition pass (a) sentence (on someone) in American English