A prison sentence is a punishment given to someone who has committed a crime. It typically involves a period of incarceration, followed by a period of probation or parole. The crossword solutions for the TERM 'prison sentence' are 'STRETCH' (7 letters), 'LIFE' (4 letters), 'TIME' (4 letters), and 'TERM' (4 letters). 'STRETCH' refers to the length of the sentence, which can range from a few months to LIFE in prison. 'LIFE' refers to the maximum sentence that can be imposed, which is LIFE in prison. 'TIME' refers to the amount of TIME spent in prison, which can vary depending on the severity of the crime. Finally, 'TERM' refers to the duration of the sentence, which can be a fixed number of years or a LIFE sentence.