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

pass (a) sentence (on someone) phrase

phrase
1

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.

Synonyms and related words
affirm allow all rise
Definition pass (a) sentence (on someone) in British English