### Question
What does indeterminate sentencing mean?


### Answer
**Indeterminate sentencing** has the following meaning in *34 U.S.C. § 12101*:

> a system by which—


(A) the court may impose a sentence of a range defined by statute

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-PRISONS > Part A-Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grants**

