life sentence
noun
: the punishment of being sent to prison for the rest of one's life
He received a life sentence for his crimes.
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However, after the defendant had served two years of his life sentence, the case was reversed on appeal.
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Joseph Zager, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Diaz served 30 years of a life sentence before being released on parole.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
The 63-year-old is currently serving a life sentence, and will be up for parole in March 2025.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 June 2024
On top of a life sentence, Camacho gave Valencia a separate sentence of 278 years to life.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
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Joseph Zager, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Diaz served 30 years of a life sentence before being released on parole.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
The 63-year-old is currently serving a life sentence, and will be up for parole in March 2025.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 June 2024
On top of a life sentence, Camacho gave Valencia a separate sentence of 278 years to life.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
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“Life sentence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20sentence. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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