1. groups of words that express complete thoughts, typically containing a subject and predicate
Usage: grammar
2. punishments given by a court of law to someone found guilty of a crime
Usage: legal

1. gives a punishment decided by a court of law to someone found guilty of a crime
Usage: legal

Examples

• The paragraph contains five complete sentences.
• Students must write sentences using proper grammar.
• The judge sentences criminals according to the law.
• He received two sentences: one for theft and one for fraud.
• Complex sentences have multiple clauses.
• The court sentences defendants after hearing all evidence.
• Short sentences are easier to understand than long ones.