/mækˈsɪməm tɜrm ʌv ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/ – Phrase
Definition: thời hạn tù tối đa.
A more thorough explanation: The legal English definition of the term “maximum term of imprisonment” refers to the longest period of time that an individual can be sentenced to serve in prison for a particular offense, as prescribed by law. This term sets the upper limit on the duration of incarceration that can be imposed by a court for a specific criminal conviction.
Example: The maximum term of imprisonment for the offense is 10 years.
Related words:
- term of imprisonment credited toward another term of imprisonment
- imprisonment to commence at the expiration of the previously awarded imprisonment
- short term of imprisonment
- expiry of the term of imprisonment
- extended term of imprisonment
- aggregate term of imprisonment
- heavy term of imprisonment
- term of imprisonment
- express prescribed maximum punishment
- maximum amount