prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

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If Penny is convicted of the criminally negligent homicide charge, the judge could also decide on a sentence that excludes prison time. Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 Young Thug accepts plea deal,admits guilt in RICO trial but avoids prison time Whether the case will continue now that Trump has been elected remains up in the air. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 The pardon ensures that Hunter Biden will not face sentencing and effectively removes the possibility of prison time. Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024 The charges are felonies, meaning convictions could carry prison time depending on unique factors like prior criminal history and severity of the offense. Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prison time 

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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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