1. having received a sentence or judgment in advance; predetermined or already sentenced
Usage: formal; legal context

1. past tense and past participle of 'presentence': to sentence or judge in advance; to prejudge
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The defendant felt presentenced by the media coverage before the trial even began.
• Critics argued that the judge had presentenced the case based on political pressure.
• She worried that her reputation had presentenced her in the eyes of the jury.
• The panel presentenced the outcome rather than waiting for all evidence to be presented.
• Many believed the verdict was presentenced from the moment charges were filed.