/tə mɛt a dʒeɪl tɜrm/ – Phrase
Definition: xác định thời hạn ngồi tù.
A more throughout explanation: “To mete out a jail (prison) term” means to impose or administer a specific period of incarceration as a punishment for a crime or offense, in accordance with the legal sentencing guidelines and procedures.
Example: The judge decided to mete out a five-year jail term to the defendant for his involvement in the robbery.