noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
concurrent imposition; cumulative sentencing
Legal term for imposing multiple penalties (e.g., fines and imprisonment) concurrently for the same offense. Used in formal legal contexts.
裁判所は罰金と懲役を併科した。
The court imposed both a fine and imprisonment concurrently.
For this crime, imprisonment and a fine may be imposed concurrently.