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crime definition and meaning

n. Any violation of law, either divine or human; an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission of an act forbidden by law.
n. Gross violation of human law, in distinction from a misdemeanor or trespass, or other slight offense. Hence, also, any aggravated offense against morality or the public welfare; any outrage or great wrong.
n. Any great wickedness or sin; iniquity.
n. That which occasion crime.

Crossword clues for crime

- Felony
- Illegal act
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- Lawbreaking
- Misdeed
- Offence
- Serious lawbreaking
- Serious offence
- Wrongdoing