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Term: Re-sentencing

Definition: Re-sentencing refers to the act of reviewing and imposing a new sentence on a convicted individual, usually after a successful appeal or other legal proceedings.

Examples:

1. Noun:
• The defendant's re-sentencing was scheduled for next month.
• After winning the appeal, the defendant's lawyer fought for a re-sentencing to reduce the prison term.
2. Verb (Present Participle):
• The judge is considering re-sentencing the defendant due to new evidence.
• Re-sentencing the accused becomes necessary when errors are found during the initial trial.
3. Verb (Past Tense):
• Following the appeal, the court re-sentenced the defendant to a shorter prison term.
• The judge re-sentenced the convicted murderer after realizing the severity of the initial sentence.

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