life imprisonment
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm said sentencing juveniles to life imprisonment without parole was unusual because of their youth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
In China, espionage convictions can lead to life imprisonment or death.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
"While the pardon does not claim she was innocent of killing David Blakely, it replaces the death penalty with a sentence of life imprisonment to recognise a profound injustice in this exceptional case," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Misconduct in public office is defined by the British Crown Prosecution Service as the “serious wilful abuse or neglect of the power or responsibilities of the public office” and can result in life imprisonment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
The lawyer didn't realize that two of the charges against Ian were punishable with sentences of life imprisonment without parole.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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