Crime (Noun)
Meaning 1
An evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The suspect was accused of multiple crimes, including theft and vandalism.
- She was arrested and charged with the crime of assault and battery.
- The judge reviewed the case files to determine if the defendant had a history of violent crimes.
- Law enforcement officials were called to the scene to investigate the reported crime.
- He was found guilty of the crime and sentenced to several years in prison.
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- Statutory Offence
- High Treason
- Lese Majesty
- Infraction
- Misdemeanour
- Highjack
- Committal
- Attempt
- Violation
- Commission
- Regulatory Offense
- Regulatory Offence
- Infringement