Word info

time served

Speech parts

1. time served - Noun

2. time served - Adjective

Meaning

time served (uncountable)

(law) Time spent in remand awaiting trial, when credited after a guilty verdict usually by subtracting from the sentence.
The defendant was not innocent, but he was let go with time served.

(of a craftsman etc.) Having completed an apprenticeship or period of training, thus acquiring skills.

Having completed many years of service.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

time-served

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