SENTENCE
Categories: Criminal Law
Definition (1910 Edition)
tence is one which puts an end to the suit, and regards the principal matter in question. An interlocutory sentence determines only some incidental matter in the proceedings. Phillim. Ecc. Law, 1260.
UK Law Commentary
Status: ✅ Still applies. Court judgment specifying punishment. Extensively reformed by recent statutes.
Modern Application
📜 Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 • Sentencing Act 2020 • legislation.gov.uk
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational
reference only and does not constitute legal advice.