life imprisonment

noun

1. (in Britain) an indeterminate sentence always given for murder and as a maximum sentence in several other crimes. There is no remission, although the Home Secretary may order the prisoner's release on licence

Example Sentences

In such cases, Mr Patton said defendants can face a potential sentence of life imprisonment, and can therefore be coerced into a guilty plea without any trial being held.

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If found guilty he would face life imprisonment.

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She has been told a "substantial" sum of money is needed to free her or reduce her sentence, which could be up to 20 years in jail or life imprisonment.

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According to a report in Le Monde newspaper, no Palestinian prisoner – even those condemned to life imprisonment in Israel – has served more than 40 years in jail.

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Miss Culley could face up to 20 years in jail or life imprisonment if convicted.

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