noun Street Slang

LWOP

EL-wop · noun · informal

Life without the possibility of parole.

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Definitions

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A sentence of life with no parole date, pronounced 'L-wop.'

“An LWOP sentence means he'll die inside barring clemency.”
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LWOP In A Sentence

An LWOP sentence means he'll die inside barring clemency.

Origin & Usage

Initialism for Life Without Parole.

Variants L-WOP

People Also Ask

What does 'LWOP' mean?

LWOP stands for Life Without the possibility Of Parole, a life sentence with no parole date.

How is 'LWOP' pronounced?

It's pronounced 'L-wop,' spelling out the L and then saying 'wop.'

Can someone with LWOP ever get out?

Only through extraordinary measures like clemency, a commutation, or a successful appeal. Under the sentence itself there is no parole and the person is expected to die in prison.

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