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