/tə sɜrv ə sɛntəns/ – Phrase
Definition: chấp hành án, thụ hình.
A more thorough explanation: “To serve a sentence” in legal terms refers to the act of fulfilling a court-imposed punishment, typically involving a period of incarceration in prison or jail as a consequence of being found guilty of a criminal offense.
Example: After being found guilty of theft, the defendant was required to serve a sentence of two years in prison.