/ˈʃɔrt tɜrm ʌv ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/ – Phrase
Definition: thời hạn tù ngắn.
A more thorough explanation: “Short term of imprisonment” refers to a period of incarceration that is relatively brief in duration, typically ranging from a few days to a few months, as opposed to a long-term or indefinite period of imprisonment. The specific length of a short term of imprisonment may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the offense for which the individual has been convicted.
Example: The defendant was sentenced to a short term of imprisonment of six months for the misdemeanor offense.
Related words:
- term of imprisonment credited toward another term of imprisonment
- short-sentence (short term) prisoner
- imprisonment to commence at the expiration of the previously awarded imprisonment
- maximum term of imprisonment
- extended term of imprisonment
- heavy term of imprisonment
- short-term loan
- short-swing profits
- expiry of the term of imprisonment
- term of imprisonment