Length of a sentence Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Length of a sentence" crossword clue for today's "Lovatts American" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

When considering the clue "Length of a sentence" and the answer "TERM" provided today, the connection becomes clearer upon examination.

Here's why "TERM" fits as the answer to this particular clue:

• Defining Duration: In legal contexts, a "term" refers to the length of time a person serves in prison, which aligns closely with the concept of the length of a sentence.
• Academic Significance: In academia, a "term" denotes the duration of an educational period, such as a semester or quarter, which can be synonymous with the duration indicated by a sentence.
• Grammar Connection: Within the linguistic realm, a "term" is often defined as a word or phrase with a specific meaning, paralleling the structured components of a sentence.

Considering these connections, the answer "TERM" aptly corresponds to the clue "Length of a sentence" provided in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "TERM"

a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study

Example :

a protest in the strongest possible terms

the President is elected for a single four-year term

I was really keen to go to term and to have a home birth

 The Crossword clue "Length of a sentence" published 5 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Lovatts American	27 March 2024	TERM
Family Time Crossword	14 August 2016	TERM
Wall Street Journal	25 March 2011	TERM