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Definition of resentence

resentence

/ˌriːˈsɛntəns/
re · sen · tence
Past Simple:resentenced
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Past Participle:resentenced
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Present Participle:resentencing
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• verb

1

To impose a new or revised judicial punishment on a convicted person after the original sentence has been vacated, overturned, or modified on appeal.

Example

"The appellate court ordered the trial judge to resentence the defendant in accordance with the updated statutory guidelines."

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• Rhymes for resentence

• Nearby Words

resemble
resend
resent
resentence
resentful
resentfully
resentfulness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resentence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resentence
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