The maximum period of imprisonment (4,8)

I believe the answer is:

life sentence

(Other definitions for life sentence that I've seen before include "Long punishment" , "Gideon was born, later he died?" , "Judges may confirm such" , "Long-term punishment" , "Long prison stay" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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