life sentence

life sentence

noun
a sentence condemning a convicted felon to spend the rest of his or her life in prison.
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Life sentence is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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life sentence

noun
a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives; "he got life for killing the guard" 
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