resentence Definition
to sentence (someone) again, especially with a different penalty or punishment.
Using resentence: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "resentence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
After the appeal, the judge decided to resentence the defendant to community service.
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The court may agree to resentence the defendant if new evidence is presented.
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The convicted felon was resentenced to life imprisonment after violating his parole.
resentence Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: resentence in Brief
'Resentence' [ˌriːˈsɛntəns] means to sentence someone again, often with a different penalty or punishment. It is used in legal contexts when a defendant is given a new sentence due to an appeal or new evidence. An example sentence is 'After the appeal, the judge decided to resentence the defendant to community service.'
