executed sentence
[ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪd ˈsɛntəns]
noun phrasepl: executed sentences
sentença executada
1. A court-imposed punishment or penalty that has been carried out or enforced
The executed sentence required the defendant to serve five years in prison.
A sentença executada exigia que o réu cumprisse cinco anos de prisão.
2. In law, a judgment or court order that has been put into effect or implemented
After the appeals process was exhausted, the executed sentence was carried out immediately.
Após o processo de apelação ser esgotado, a sentença executada foi cumprida imediatamente.
3. The enforcement of a legal decision by the appropriate authorities
The executed sentence included community service and a fine of $10,000.
A sentença executada incluía prestação de serviços comunitários e multa de $10.000.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, an executed sentence represents the completion of the judicial process and the enforcement of punishment. In Brazil, the term 'sentença executada' is commonly used in legal documents and court proceedings. The distinction between an executed sentence and a suspended or stayed sentence is crucial in legal contexts, as it determines whether the defendant must immediately comply with the punishment or has time for appeals.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to carry out an executed sentence
to enforce an executed sentence
served their executed sentence
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