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presentencing

presentencing

1 9.1
The time and steps before a court gives a sentence
  • noun
  • /ˌprɛzənˈtɛnsɪŋ/
  • Formal
: fase de pre-sentencia
  • During the presentencing phase, the judge reviews reports and recommendations from probation officers.
  • presentencing report

Examples

  • The lawyer submitted new evidence in the presentencing process to argue for a lighter punishment.

  • The lawyer prepared the necessary documents for the presentencing process to ensure fairness in the upcoming trial.

  • Victim impact statements are often considered during presentencing hearings in criminal cases.

  • The presentencing phase is crucial for the defendant's case.

  • During presentencing, the judge reviews all evidence.

  • During the presentencing phase, the judge reviewed testimonies and evidence before making a final decision.

  • The defendant was anxious as he waited through the presentencing procedures, knowing a sentence was near.

Surface Forms

presentencing singular
presentencings plural

Morphology

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

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

Etymology

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