Definition
从刑 (cōngxíng) is a legal term meaning 'accessory punishment', such as deprivation of political rights. Note that 从 is pronounced cōng here, not the more common cóng.
n.
accessory punishment (in law, e.g. deprivation of political rights)
Examples
- 从刑。Tā yīnwèi zuìxíng bèi pànchǔ cōng.He was sentenced to accessory punishment for his crime.
- 从刑。cōng shì yì zhǒng fǎlǜ chéngfá.Accessory punishment is a type of legal penalty.
- 从刑。Fǎyuàn juédìng duì tā shíshī cōng.The court decided to impose accessory punishment on him.
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