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Definition: A life sentence is a punishment imposed on a criminal wrongdoer after being found guilty by a court. It is a sentence that imprisons the convicted criminal for life, although in some jurisdictions, the prisoner may become eligible for release on good behavior, rehabilitation, or the like.
Example: John was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
This example illustrates how a life sentence is a punishment that keeps the convicted criminal in prison for the rest of their life without the possibility of release.