circle sentencing

noun

An approach to criminal sentencing in Australian Aboriginal communities, based on Aboriginal customs and having the involvement of the elders.

Meanings

nouncircle sentencing (uncountable)
  1. AustraliauncountableAn approach to criminal sentencing in Australian Aboriginal communities, based on Aboriginal customs and having the involvement of the elders.
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APA

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Chicago

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