a crime

Definition of a crime in English English dictionary: offence; malefaction
crime: A specific act committed in violation of the law
crime: {n} a violation of law to the injury of the public, a public offense, sin
crime: Committing an action which is prohibited by state law The Kansas Statutes list Crimes and Punishments and Criminal Procedures in Chapters 21 and 22
crime: Activities which are prohibited for the protection of society as a whole, or a section of society
crime: An act or omission which is prohibited by criminal law Each country sets out a limited series of acts (crimes) which are prohibited and punishes the commission of these acts by a fine, imprisonment or some other form of punishment In exceptional cases, in some countries - but not always in the UK, unless a special relationship exists - an omission to act can constitute a crime, such as failing to give assistance to a person in peril
crime: Behaviour that violates criminal law and is punishable with fines, jail terms, and other sanctions
crime: Gross violation of human law, in distinction from a misdemeanor or trespass, or other slight offense
crime: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
crime: A public wrong, a violation of criminal law The state is the entity that bring charges against one who commits a crime, and the matter is adjudicated in a criminal court Contrast with Tort (LE)
crime: An act committed in violation of the law
crime: An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and to which is annexed upon conviction either or a combination of the following punishments: 1) Death; 2) Imprisonment; 3) Fine; 4) Removal from office; 5) Disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit (see Public Offense)
crime: {i} illegal act, felony; sin
crime: The practice or habit of committing crimes
crime: Employee dishonesty is one of the largest causes of business failure in this country This coverage is extremely important Adequate controls and coverage should be maintained at all times If you suspect any wrong doing you must notify your agent and the insurance company immediately Further, the fact that you maintain this form of insurance should be kept confidential
crime: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart
crime: That which occasion crime
crime: An act which violates the law (see Public offense)
crime: Any violation of law, either divine or human; an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission of an act forbidden by law
crime: Any great wickedness or sin; iniquity
crime: An act or omission which is prohibited by criminal law Each state sets out a limited series of acts (crimes) which are prohibited and punishes the commission of these acts by a fine, imprisonment or some other form of punishment In exceptional cases, an omission to act can constitute a crime, such as failing to give assistance to a person in peril or failing to report a case of child abuse
crime: A breach of a rule of law, usually used to refer to a serious breach Cf offence
crime: includes the violent offenses listed in CRS § 24-4 1-302(1), whether committed by a juvenile or adult
crime: an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart"
crime: disapproval If you say that doing something is a crime, you think it is very wrong or a serious mistake. It would be a crime to travel all the way to Australia and not stop in Sydney. = sin. the intentional commission of an act usually deemed socially harmful or dangerous and specifically defined, prohibited, and punishable under criminal (Hukuk) Crimes in the common-law tradition were originally defined primarily by judicial decision. Most common-law crimes are now codified. According to a generally accepted principle, nullum crimen sine lege, there can be no crime without a (Hukuk) A crime generally consists of both conduct (the actus reus) and a concurrent state of mind (the mens rea). Criminal acts include arson, assault and battery, bribery, burglary, child abuse, counterfeiting, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, fraud, hijacking, homicide, kidnapping, perjury, piracy, rape, sedition, smuggling, treason, theft, and usury. See also arrest; conspiracy; criminology; felony and misdemeanour; indictment; rights of the accused; self-incrimination; sentence; statute of limitations; war crime. computer crime hate crime organized crime war crime
crime: Any act, default, or conduct prejudicial to the community, the commission of which by law, renders the person responsible liable to punishment by fine, imprisonment or other penalty
crime: A crime is an illegal action or activity for which a person can be punished by (Hukuk) He and Lieutenant Cassidy were checking the scene of the crime Mr Steele has committed no crime and poses no danger to the public We need a positive programme of crime prevention
crime: Hence, also, any aggravated offense against morality or the public welfare; any outrage or great wrong
crime: an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart
crime: An act in violation of the penal laws of a state or the United States A positive or negative act in violation of penal law
crime: A violation of criminal law for which formal penalties are applied by some governmental authority (See 174)
crime: 1 A wrong that the government has determined is injurious to the public and that may therefore be prosecuted in a criminal proceeding Crimes include felonies and misdemeanors
crime: "A successful act of coercion "
crime: A positive or negative act in violation of penal Law; an offence against the State