/tə ˈsɛntəns tu laɪf/ – Phrase
Definition: kết án tù chung thân.
A more thorough explanation: “To sentence to life” in legal terms refers to the act of imposing a punishment of life imprisonment on a convicted individual. This means that the person will be incarcerated for the remainder of their natural life, without the possibility of parole or release.
Example: The defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.