indeterminate

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The state has indeterminate sentencing, which is given in a range of years rather than a fixed number.

From BBC

Utah has an indeterminate sentencing, meaning it is given in a range of years rather than a fixed number.

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Harley is a rescue hound, of indeterminate but clearly mixed breed, who is given to leaping in the air to snap at moths and making vain but enthusiastic attempts to catch lizards.

From Los Angeles Times

Introduced in 2005, indeterminate sentences were intended for the perpetrators of serious crimes and persistent criminals.

From BBC

He was given an indeterminate public protection sentence with an 11-year minimum recommendation.

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