/prɪˈsɛntəns/ – Verb
Definition: trước khi tuyên án, liên quan tới vụ kiện trước khi tuyên án.
A more thorough explanation: “Presentence” refers to the period of time in a criminal case after a defendant has been found guilty but before the sentencing hearing takes place. During this phase, various assessments and evaluations may be conducted to provide the court with information relevant to determining an appropriate sentence for the defendant.
Example: The judge considered the defendant’s criminal history during the presentence investigation.