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TOPIK 4noun

선고

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선고가 · 선고를

sentence, sentencing; pronouncement

Example

판사는 그에게 징역 3년을 선고했어요.

The judge sentenced him to three years in prison.

Word parts

선 declare고 announce

Literally 'declare and announce'.

Good to know

Also used outside court: 암 선고를 받다 'to be told you have cancer'.