term of years

term of years
A period of years. As used in a statute providing for increased punishment of any person upon a conviction after a previous conviction for an offense punishable by imprisonment for a "term of years," a minimum of two years. 25 Am J1st Habit Cr § 2. See tenancy for years.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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