Definitions

1. noun

A unit of language that expresses a thought or idea, typically consisting of a group of words with a subject and predicate.

“The judge imposed a sentence of five years in prison.”

2. verb

To express or frame in words, especially to condemn or censure someone or something.

“The lawyer will sentence the defendant to prison time.”

3. noun

A grammatical unit that contains a subject and predicate, and is typically expressed by a main clause or by a complex or compound sentence.

“The sentence was grammatically correct, with no punctuation errors.”