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But suspended the sentence

🇬🇧 UK //səˈspɛnd ðə ˈsɛntəns// 🇺🇸 US //səˈspɛnd ðə ˈsɛntəns//

Meaning of But suspended the sentence

To delay the enforcement of a legal punishment or penalty.

In simple words: A judge delays the punishment for a crime.

But suspended the sentence in a sentence

• The judge decided to suspend the sentence for better behavior.
• After review, the court chose to suspend the sentence instead of imposing it immediately.
• He was grateful when the judge agreed to suspend the sentence due to his contributions to the community.
• The defendant was relieved to hear that the court would suspend the sentence until further hearings.
• The authority has the discretion to suspend the sentence under specific circumstances.

How to use But suspended the sentence

Typically used in legal contexts. Not common in everyday conversation unless discussing court cases.

Grammar pattern

suspend + object + complement

Memory hint

Think of a court where the judge 'suspends' the gavel instead of hitting it to deliver punishment.

Related words

Collocations with But suspended the sentence

• suspend the sentence
• suspend enforcement
• suspend a decision
• suspend the punishment
• suspend legal action

Synonyms for But suspended the sentence

• postpone
• defer
• adjourn
• procrastinate
• delay

Common mistakes with But suspended the sentence

• Using 'suspend' without an object, e.g., 'suspend for the crime' instead of 'suspend the sentence for the crime'.
• Confusing 'suspend' with 'postpone'.
• Using 'saurus' instead of 'sentence' in legal terms.

Frequently asked questions about But suspended the sentence

What does But suspended the sentence mean?

A judge delays the punishment for a crime.

What is the definition of But suspended the sentence?

To delay the enforcement of a legal punishment or penalty.

How do you use But suspended the sentence in a sentence?

The judge decided to suspend the sentence for better behavior.

Can you give another example of But suspended the sentence?

After review, the court chose to suspend the sentence instead of imposing it immediately.

What are synonyms for But suspended the sentence?

Common alternatives include postpone, defer, adjourn, procrastinate, delay.

What words go with But suspended the sentence?

It commonly pairs with suspend the sentence, suspend enforcement, suspend a decision, suspend the punishment, suspend legal action.

What are common mistakes when using But suspended the sentence?

Using 'suspend' without an object, e.g., 'suspend for the crime' instead of 'suspend the sentence for the crime'. Confusing 'suspend' with 'postpone'. Using 'saurus' instead of 'sentence' in legal terms.

How do you pronounce But suspended the sentence?

US: //səˈspɛnd ðə ˈsɛntəns//, UK: //səˈspɛnd ðə ˈsɛntəns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is But suspended the sentence formal or informal?

"But suspended the sentence" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use But suspended the sentence?

Typically used in legal contexts. Not common in everyday conversation unless discussing court cases.