Korean

선고
Meaning: pronouncement; sentence
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

宣
告

Example sentences

The judge sentenced the defendant to imprisonment.
그는 절도죄로 징역 선고를 받았다.
He received a prison sentence for theft.
법원은 피고인에게 징역형을 선고했다.
The court sentenced the defendant to imprisonment.
그 흉악범은 종신형을 선고받았다.
The heinous criminal was sentenced to life imprisonment.
그 회사는 과도한 빚 때문에 결국 파산을 선고받았다.
The company was eventually declared bankrupt due to excessive debt.
재판부는 그에게 무죄를 선고했다
The panel of judges declared him not guilty.
법원은 피고인에게 사형을 선고했다.
The court sentenced the defendant to death.
긴 재판 끝에 피고인은 무죄를 선고받았다.
The defendant was found innocent after a long trial.
그는 죄의 무게에 비해 가벼운 형량을 선고받았다.
He received a light sentence compared to the weight of his crime.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in legal contexts for a verdict or in medical contexts for a diagnosis.

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