sentence

noun

A grammatical unit that is syntactically independent and has a subject that is expressed or, as in imperative sentences, understood and a predicate that contains at least one finite verb.

noun

The penalty imposed by a law court or other authority upon someone found guilty of a crime or other offense.

noun

A maxim.

noun

An opinion, especially one given formally after deliberation.

transitive verb

To impose a sentence on (a criminal defendant found guilty, for example).

noun

A brief response or antiphon sung by the choir in a church service.

To pass or pronounce sentence or judgment on; condemn; doom to punishment.

To pronounce as judgment; express as a decision or determination; decree.

To express in a short, energetic, sententious manner.

noun

Way of thinking; opinion; sentiment; judgment; decision.