suspended terms
[səˈspɛndɪd tɜrmz]
noun phrasepl: suspended terms
penas suspensas
1. A legal sentence imposed by a court that is not immediately executed, allowing the convicted person to remain free under certain conditions, typically probation
The judge handed down suspended terms of two years for the first-time offender.
O juiz condenou o réu a penas suspensas de dois anos.
2. In academic context, postponement or deferment of specific requirements or conditions that must be met
The student received suspended terms regarding her tuition payment until the scholarship was approved.
A estudante recebeu prazos suspensos quanto ao pagamento da mensalidade até que a bolsa fosse aprovada.
In Brazil and Portugal, suspended terms are an important part of the criminal justice system, offering rehabilitation opportunities rather than incarceration. This reflects a focus on restorative justice in civil law systems. The term is formally used in court proceedings and legal documents.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to receive suspended terms
suspended terms pending appeal
conditions of suspended terms
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