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  • Crime

Crime(Topical Term)

Preferred form: Crime
Used for/see from:
  • Kidnapping
  • Poaching
  • n: Crimes
  • n: Kidnappings
See also:

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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.

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