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deferred sentence

British

noun

law a sentence that is postponed for a specific period to allow a court to examine the conduct of the offender during the deferment Compare suspended sentence

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The judge, Lord Harrower, deferred sentence on the youth for the preparation of a report until next month at the High Court in Dundee, and he will be detained in a secure unit until then.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Johnson avoided prison after his 2005 conviction, getting a deferred sentence and probation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

Sheriff Alison Stirling deferred sentence to later this month for the preparation of reports.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024

He received a deferred sentence and was ordered to perform community service and undergo counseling.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023

He said he received a deferred sentence and the case was ultimately expunged from his record.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2023

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