The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SENTENCED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does SENTENCED mean?
SENTENCED verb- To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to doom; to condemn to punishment.
- To decree or announce as a sentence.
- To utter sententiously.