presentences
/prɪˈsɛntənsɪz/
verb
- Third person singular form of presentence: to conduct a review or investigation of a convicted person before sentencing.
- The probation officer presentences each offender before the judge makes a decision.
- He presentences individuals with care, gathering information from multiple sources.
- Our office presentences dozens of defendants every month.
noun
- Plural of presentence: multiple reports or investigations done before sentencing.
- The lawyers reviewed the presentences to prepare their arguments.
- The court received three presentences for the different defendants in the case.
- All presentences must be filed at least two weeks before the hearing.