crime (/kraɪm/)
noun · Beginner · Culture & Society
🔊 /kraɪm/
Meaning
Meaning: illegal act
An act that breaks the law and can be punished by the state. It also refers to illegal activity in general.
Examples
🗣 The detective spent years trying to solve the crime that had shaken the quiet town.
Etymology
From Old French ‘crime’, from Latin ‘crimen’ (accusation, offense).
How & Where It’s Used
A core everyday word in law, news, and society.
Tags: law, justice