Criminal Offences
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl əˈfensɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Acts or omissions that constitute offenses punishable under criminal law.
The statute specifies various criminal offences, including theft and assault.
Forms
- criminal offences
- criminal offence
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Commentary
The term generally appears in plural form referring collectively to various illegal acts under criminal law; singular form 'criminal offence' shares the same substantive meaning.
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