Life

Life

While international, British ‘life sentence’ system (parole possible) differs from American life sentences.

Etymology & History

British life imprisonment. British criminal justice terminology. 'Life means life' British debate. Tariff British minimum term. Reflects British penal system vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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