sentencer
|sen-ten-cer|
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/sɛnˈtɛnsər/
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/sɛnˈtɛnsə/
one who pronounces a sentence (judicial)
Etymology
'sentencer' originates from English, formed from the verb 'sentence' plus the agentive suffix '-er'. The verb 'sentence' itself comes from Old French 'sentence' (or 'sentance'), ultimately from Latin 'sententia'.
'sententia' (Latin) -> 'sentence'/'sentance' (Old French) -> 'sentence' (Middle English), with the agentive suffix '-er' producing the English agent noun 'sentencer'.
Initially related to 'opinion' or 'judgment' from Latin 'sententia', the word developed the specific legal sense of 'pronouncing a legal punishment'; 'sentencer' thus came to mean 'one who pronounces such a judgment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who pronounces a sentence, especially a judge or official who imposes a legal punishment.
The sentencer declared the defendant guilty and delivered a severe sentence.
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Last updated: 2025/10/03 08:50