(~s)
If a criminal is given a ~, they are given a prison sentence which they have to serve if they commit another crime within a specified period of time.
John was given a four-month ~.
N-COUNT
(~s)
If a criminal is given a ~, they are given a prison sentence which they have to serve if they commit another crime within a specified period of time.
John was given a four-month ~.
N-COUNT
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