Criminality (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being a criminal.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The young man's involvement with the gang marked the beginning of his descent into a life of criminality.
- Her family had a history of criminality, with several relatives serving time in prison.
- The judge took into account the defendant's long history of criminality when determining the sentence.
- The neighborhood was plagued by a culture of criminality, with many residents involved in illicit activities.
- The sociologist studied the root causes of criminality in urban areas, seeking to identify patterns and trends.