A sentence of five to ten years with the defendant not being eligible for parole during the first five years is an example of:

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Definite sentencing refers to a sentence that has a fixed term, such as five to ten years, without the possibility of parole for a specified period, which in this case is the first five years. This contrasts with indeterminate sentencing, which does not specify a fixed term but rather a range, allowing for parole decisions to be made within that range based on behavior and rehabilitation.

A Sentence of Five to Ten Years with the Defendant