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presentencing

presentencing

1 7.9
Happening before a court gives a sentence
  • adjective
  • /ˌprɛzənˈtɛnsɪŋ/
  • Formal
: pre-sentencia
  • A presentencing hearing was scheduled to review the circumstances of the case.

Examples

  • The presentencing report provided crucial insights into the defendant's background.

  • Lawyers submitted their arguments during the presentencing phase of the trial.

  • The court requested a presentencing investigation to gather more information about the defendant.

  • During the presentencing phase, the judge considers various factors.

  • The judge reviewed the presentencing report before deciding on the appropriate penalty.

  • Defense attorneys often prepare numerous documents during the presentencing phase of a trial.

  • In presentencing hearings, factors like the defendant's background are discussed to influence the final decision.

Synonyms

presentence
vspresentencing
  • Formal
1 9.3

Happening before a judge decides a punishment

has identical meaning but is the verbal -ing form focusing on the ongoing process

Surface Forms

presentencing positive

Morphology

presentencing = sentencing (transparent) = pre + sentence + ing

The prefix 'pre-' straightforwardly adds the meaning 'before' to 'sentencing'.

Etymology

Presentencing comes from the short part pre- meaning 'before' (as in prepare) and sentence meaning 'punishment'. So presentencing describes something that happens before a judge gives a sentence.