Sentencer
/ˈsentənsər/noun
A person who declares the punishment for someone found guilty of a crime in court.
The judge, as the sentencer, pronounced five years of imprisonment for the accused.
Often appears as...
- final sentencer
- primary sentencer
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Pro Tip 1/3Legal Authority
Used to denote a person with legal power in court, often implying gravity and finality in decisions.
The sentencer will determine the consequences of his actions.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Synonymous
Though similar to 'judge', 'sentencer' specifically refers to the act of sentencing, not the broader role of a judge.
While the judge oversees the trial, he acts as the sentencer at its conclusion.
Pro Tip 3/3Criminal Context
Primarily used in criminal law contexts where legally binding penalties are being decided.
The sentencer's role is crucial after a guilty verdict is reached.
Compare with
adjudicatecondemnatoryconvictdecidedecreejudgerule
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