excessive sentenceglossary / excessive sentence A sentence that gives more punishment than is allowed by law. 词条贡献者 资深译员Connie,国际知名法学院金融专业,擅长翻译各类与证券监管执法相关的法律文件。
excessive sentence excessive sentence, 判刑过重, 量刑畸重 excessive sentence 量刑畸重;判刑过重 指判刑超过了法律允许对某一犯罪判处的刑罚的限度。即使判刑并未超过法定最高限,但与被告人所犯罪行相比仍有减轻之必要者,仍属判刑过重 。(→excessive punishment; excessive fine; excessive penalty)