The crime
Example: Crime is act violating law and punishable by court
Definition
"The crime" refers to an act that violates a law and is punishable by the legal system. It involves behaviors that are deemed harmful or dangerous to society and are subject to prosecution and penalties by courts.
Etymology
The word "crime" comes from the Latin word 'crimen,' meaning accusation or charge. Over time, it evolved to signify an offense against the law. Did you know? The term originally focused more on the act of accusing than the wrongdoing itself.
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"The crime" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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