life sentence
noun
: the punishment of being sent to prison for the rest of one's life
He received a life sentence for his crimes.
Examples of life sentence in a Sentence
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Nassar is currently serving a life sentence for his crimes.
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Sari Hitchins, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
According to the plea deal, prosecutors agreed not to seek a life sentence without parole in exchange for Baron’s plea.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Book said the building – which is set to be demolished this summer now that the trial for the shooter has been concluded, with Nikolas Cruz receiving a life sentence – still carries a disturbing power that remains relevant to the ongoing debate over guns and school safety.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Pye’s clemency petition argued instead for a life sentence, pointing in part to the ineffective assistance of his trial attorney, who died in 2000.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
He originally was charged with first-degree child abuse and felony murder, which carried the potential of a life sentence.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
His conviction carried a mandatory life sentence, and prosecutors Daniel T. Flaherty and Claire Zyber asked that Howell be required to serve at least 45 years in prison before being eligible for parole.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024
Danny Masterson is serving a 30 years to life sentence in prison after a jury convicted him of raping two women last fall.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
The shooter, Ethan Crumbley, pleaded guilty to all his crimes and is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
—Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
Sari Hitchins, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
According to the plea deal, prosecutors agreed not to seek a life sentence without parole in exchange for Baron’s plea.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Book said the building – which is set to be demolished this summer now that the trial for the shooter has been concluded, with Nikolas Cruz receiving a life sentence – still carries a disturbing power that remains relevant to the ongoing debate over guns and school safety.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Pye’s clemency petition argued instead for a life sentence, pointing in part to the ineffective assistance of his trial attorney, who died in 2000.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
He originally was charged with first-degree child abuse and felony murder, which carried the potential of a life sentence.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
His conviction carried a mandatory life sentence, and prosecutors Daniel T. Flaherty and Claire Zyber asked that Howell be required to serve at least 45 years in prison before being eligible for parole.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024
Danny Masterson is serving a 30 years to life sentence in prison after a jury convicted him of raping two women last fall.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
The shooter, Ethan Crumbley, pleaded guilty to all his crimes and is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
—Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Life sentence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20sentence. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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