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In criminal law, a penalty applied by a judge to a defendant convicted of a crime which the judge provides will not be enforced (is suspended) if the defendant performs certain services, makes restitution to persons harmed, stays out of trouble or meets other conditions. should the sentenced party fail to follow these requirements, then the suspended sentence may be enforced.

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