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Hhtt Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary

Condemnation v. conviction v. punishment v. sentence

I would like to ask about main nuances between the law words "condemnation", "conviction", "punishment" and "sentence".


Which of the following is correct and in the same meaning?

1.The conviction came as no surprise.
2.The condemnation came as no surprise.
3.The punishment came as no surprise.
4.The sentence came as no surprise.

I think this sentence would be used after a court.

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Here are a few brief and general comments about these words, for you to consider. conviction Refers to the process of declaring someone is guilty. A judge and/or jury do this.

— Clive

  • Here are a few brief and general comments about these words, for you to consider.
  • conviction Refers to the process of declaring someone is guilty.
  • A judge and/or jury do this.
  • condemnation Not commonly used in the legal system I know.
  • Used in connection with the death penalty.
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Here are a few brief and general comments about these words, for you to consider.

conviction Refers to the process of declaring someone is guilty. A judge and/or jury do this.
condemnation Not commonly used in the legal system I know. Used in connect
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Clivepunishment Not commonly used in the legal system I know. sentence Refers to the punishment for a crime.
Can we say that "punishment" is more belong to world out of legal system but sentence, on the other hand, is exactly the opposite. ?

Thank you.
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Broadly speaking, yes. But I wouldn't say 'exactly'.
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