pass sentence
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In like vein, James was the last British monarch to step into the role of judge and pass sentence on one of his subjects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
After listening to submissions from both the prosecution and defence, the judge said he wanted time to reflect on what he heard and that he would pass sentence next week.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2023
The job of the judge and jury in Saint Omer, the small city in northern France where the trial takes place, is to figure out why Laurence killed Elise and to pass sentence on her.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2023
The court is expected to pass sentence a few days later, with defense lawyers hoping that will happen before Christmas.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022
If Francis would send a word to him, he might gather courage to pass sentence, and Henry would be brought to his knees in gratitude.
From The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII by Froude, J.A.
