Examples of life imprisonment in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Laney faces a minimum sentence of 25 years in federal prison and up to life imprisonment if convicted on all charges.
—
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
If convicted, Plasencia faces up to 120 years in prison, and Sangha faces up to life imprisonment.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Anyone convicted of first-degree intentional homicide faces a mandatory life imprisonment.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Though the court sentenced all three to death, the Persian government commuted two of these sentences to life imprisonment—a reversal that attracted the ire of Dulles and leading politicians in Washington.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for life imprisonment 
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
If convicted, Plasencia faces up to 120 years in prison, and Sangha faces up to life imprisonment.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Anyone convicted of first-degree intentional homicide faces a mandatory life imprisonment.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Though the court sentenced all three to death, the Persian government commuted two of these sentences to life imprisonment—a reversal that attracted the ire of Dulles and leading politicians in Washington.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for life imprisonment
Dictionary Entries Near life imprisonment
Cite this Entry
“Life imprisonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20imprisonment. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share