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Definition of Crime
1. Noun. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act. "A long record of crimes"
Exact synonyms: Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Evildoing, Transgression
Specialized synonyms: Barratry, Capital Offense, Cybercrime, Felony, Forgery, Fraud, Had Crime, Highjack, Hijack, Mayhem, Infraction, Infringement, Misdemeanor, Misdemeanour, Violation, Commission, Committal, Perpetration, Attack, Attempt, Tazir Crime, Regulatory Offence, Regulatory Offense, Statutory Offence, Statutory Offense, Thuggery, High Treason, Lese Majesty, Treason, Vice Crime, Victimless Crime, War Crime
Category relationships: Criminal Law
Examples of category: Abduct, Kidnap, Nobble, Snatch, Impress, Shanghai, Commandeer, Highjack, Hijack, Pirate, Skyjack, Carjack, Extort, Blackmail, Scalp, Bootleg, Black Market, Run, Fob Off, Foist Off, Palm Off, Push, Black Marketeer, Pyramid, Ransom, Redeem, Traffic, Lift, Rustle, Shoplift, Hold Up, Stick Up, Mug, Pirate, Lift, Plagiarise, Plagiarize, Crib, Bribe, Buy, Corrupt, Grease One's Palms, Rake Off, Buy Off, Pay Off, Loot, Plunder, Smuggle, Kick Back
Derivative terms: Criminal, Criminalise, Criminate, Incriminate, Incriminate, Offend
Generic synonyms: Evildoing, Transgression
Specialized synonyms: Barratry, Capital Offense, Cybercrime, Felony, Forgery, Fraud, Had Crime, Highjack, Hijack, Mayhem, Infraction, Infringement, Misdemeanor, Misdemeanour, Violation, Commission, Committal, Perpetration, Attack, Attempt, Tazir Crime, Regulatory Offence, Regulatory Offense, Statutory Offence, Statutory Offense, Thuggery, High Treason, Lese Majesty, Treason, Vice Crime, Victimless Crime, War Crime
Category relationships: Criminal Law
Examples of category: Abduct, Kidnap, Nobble, Snatch, Impress, Shanghai, Commandeer, Highjack, Hijack, Pirate, Skyjack, Carjack, Extort, Blackmail, Scalp, Bootleg, Black Market, Run, Fob Off, Foist Off, Palm Off, Push, Black Marketeer, Pyramid, Ransom, Redeem, Traffic, Lift, Rustle, Shoplift, Hold Up, Stick Up, Mug, Pirate, Lift, Plagiarise, Plagiarize, Crib, Bribe, Buy, Corrupt, Grease One's Palms, Rake Off, Buy Off, Pay Off, Loot, Plunder, Smuggle, Kick Back
Derivative terms: Criminal, Criminalise, Criminate, Incriminate, Incriminate, Offend
2. Noun. An evil act not necessarily punishable by law. "Crimes of the heart"
Definition of Crime
1. n. Any violation of law, either divine or human; an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission of an act forbidden by law.
Definition of Crime
1. a violation of the law [n -S]
Medical Definition of Crime
1. A violation of the criminal law, i.e., a breach of the conduct code specifically sanctioned by the state, which through its administrative agencies prosecutes offenders and imposes and administers punishments. The concept includes unacceptable actions whether prosecuted or going unpunished. (12 Dec 1998)
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