n. a violation of a law in which there is injury to the public or...

to record as a crimeThey investigate the offence and then decide whether or not to crime it.

mid-13c., "sinfulness," from Old French crimne (12c., Modern French crime), from Latin crimen (genitive criminis) "charge, indictment, accusation; crime, fault, offense," perhaps f [..]

unlawful activity.

A type of behavior that is has been defined by the state as deserving of punishment, which usually includes imprisonment in the county jail or state or federal prison. Crimes and their punishments are [..]

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority (vi [..]

Any action that violates criminal laws established by political authority.

Definition An act that is forbidden by criminal law. Crimes are considered a public wrong, as opposed to torts, which are private wrongs. Crimes are covered under certain types of policies, for exampl [..]

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[Middle French, from Latin crimen fault, accusation, crime] 1 : conduct that is prohibited and has a specific punishment (as incarceration or fine) prescribed by public law compare delict, tort 2 : .. [..]

A behavior prohibited by law.

Crime is an act or omission that the law makes punishable. It can also be the breach of a legal duty, which is treated as the subject matter of a criminal proceeding. There are serious and less seriou [..]

(n) (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act(n) an evil act not necessarily punishable by law

Type of behavior defined by law as deserving punishment, including imprisonment or fine or both, upon conviction. Crimes are classified as either felonies.

A positive or negative act in violation of penal law; an offense against the state classified either as a felony or misdemeanor.

A positive or negative act in violation of penal law; an offense against the state classified either as a felony or misdemeanor.

n. delincuencia; delito

Behaviour which is against the criminal law – law-breaking.

an action or behavior that causes loss, harm, or impedes freedom. Custody

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 Pun [..]

Criminal acts committed during, or in connection with, war, e.g., maltreatment of prisoners, willful killing of civilians, etc.

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 pun [..]

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A public wrong, a violation of criminal law. See also Tort.

An action or an omission that is in violation of penal law and punishable by fine, imprisonment, or death. State and federal statutes as well as local ordinances define crimes and penalties. Usuall [..]

If a person fails to act in accordance with the law, he or she has committed a crime. State and federal laws determine what constitutes a crime. Minor offenses are referred to as misdemeanors and majo [..]

". . . an act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it . . ." (P.C. 15)

Something you do, or don’t do, that breaks a law that says you can’t do it or must do it. If you are found guilty, you can be punished by 1 or more of the following:

Any act punishable under the Criminal Code whether or not it has come to the attention of the police.

A violation of the law of a state or other jurisdiction.

an action or omission that constitutes prosecution by the state and is punishable by law. Emergence

A positive or negative act in violation of penal law; an offense against the state classified either as a felony or misdemeanor.

An action that is against the law and for which people can be punished.

An act which is against the law and punishable by jail or prison.

conduct that is defined as criminal in the Louisiana laws.

An act forbidden by law and punishable by fine, probation, imprisonment or death.

An act or omission that is prohibited by law and has an associated punishment.      Last Updated:  7/9/2015   

". . . an act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it. . ." (California Penal Code section 15).

n. "crime, accusation of crime," s.v. crime sb. OED. KEY: crime@n

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Crime games are about criminals or law enforcement pursuing them.

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an action or behavior that causes loss, harm, or impedes freedom. Custody