crime

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
  2. noun an evil act not necessarily punishable by law

Etymology

From Middle English cryme, crime, from Old French crime, crimne, from Latin crīmen. Displaced native Old English firen.

In classic literature

Synonyms

offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking

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