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
A week later, he declared martial law -- but failed, leading to his impeachment, removal from office and sentencing in February this year to life imprisonment for insurrection.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 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
I mentioned the case of Robey Leibbrandt, who set up an underground organization during the Second World War to oppose South Africa’s support for the Allies; he was sentenced to life imprisonment but soon pardoned.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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