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indeterminate
01
indéterminé
not known, measured, or specified precisely
Example
The future of the project remains indeterminate, as the team is still evaluating various factors.
His exact arrival time was indeterminate, leaving everyone unsure of when he would show up.
The jury ’s verdict was indeterminate, leading to a mistrial and the need for a retrial.
02
indéterminé, indéfini
having a capacity for continuing to grow at the apex
03
indéterminé, ambigu
of uncertain or ambiguous nature
04
indéterminé, indéfini
not leading to a definite ending or result
05
indéterminé, indéterminable
(of a quantity) having no definite value, as an equation that cannot be solved
06
peine indéterminée, sentence indéterminée
(of a judicial sentence) establishing a range of time within which the offender will serve their sentence, with the possibility of early release
Example
In some cases, an indeterminate sentence may be more appropriate than a fixed term.
The judge took into account the potential for rehabilitation when deciding to impose an indeterminate sentence.
Indeterminate sentencing aims to balance punishment with rehabilitation.
word family
determine
Verb
determinate
Adjective
indeterminate
Adjective
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