life sentence
noun
: the punishment of being sent to prison for the rest of one's life
He received a life sentence for his crimes.
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While Mitchell is currently serving a life sentence in prison, in 2018, a judge ruled that Barzee could be released from prison.
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Stephanie Kaloi, People.com, 5 June 2025
See also: the bitcoin strategic reserve and the pardoning of a notorious crypto criminal who was serving a life sentence for selling and distributing narcotics.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
One of Chicago’s most notorious leaders, Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover, this past week had his federal life sentence commuted by Trump.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Joe Sotelo Joe Sotelo received commutation of his life sentence.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 29 May 2025
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Stephanie Kaloi, People.com, 5 June 2025
See also: the bitcoin strategic reserve and the pardoning of a notorious crypto criminal who was serving a life sentence for selling and distributing narcotics.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
One of Chicago’s most notorious leaders, Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover, this past week had his federal life sentence commuted by Trump.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Joe Sotelo Joe Sotelo received commutation of his life sentence.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 29 May 2025
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“Life sentence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20sentence. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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