Definition of crime

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Definition of crime

  • (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act (noun)

    Examples

    1. a long record of crimes

    Synonyms

    1. criminal offence
    2. criminal offense
    3. law-breaking
  • an evil act not necessarily punishable by law (noun)

    Examples

    1. crimes of the heart

See definition of crime in Merriam Webster