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crime noun 1 an illegal act; an act punishable by law. 2 such acts collectively. 3 an act which is gravely wrong in a moral sense. 4 colloq a deplorable act; a shame.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: French, from Latin crimen judgement or accusation.
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