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deferred sentence
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Def: a sentence not passed for a specific period to give the court time to assess the behavior of the convicted person
Example: A deferred sentence is often applied to drivers who violate traffic rules; it is a way how one may avoid a conviction on their records and points being assessed against their driving licence.
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