life imprisonment

noun

1. (in Britain) an indeterminate sentence always given for murder and as a maximum sentence in several other crimes. There is no remission, although the Home Secretary may order the prisoner's release on licence

Example Sentences

She has been told a "substantial" sum of money is needed to free her or reduce her sentence, which could be up to 20 years in jail or life imprisonment.

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According to a report in Le Monde newspaper, no Palestinian prisoner – even those condemned to life imprisonment in Israel – has served more than 40 years in jail.

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Miss Culley could face up to 20 years in jail or life imprisonment if convicted.

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Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering an Aboriginal schoolboy, in a case that shocked Australia.

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"On the human trafficking charge, you are sentenced to life imprisonment. On the kidnapping charge, you are sentenced to 10 years imprisonment," he said to loud applause in the courtroom.

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