Criminal Offense
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl əˈfɛn(t)s/
Definitions
- (n.) An act or omission that violates a law established for the protection of the public and is punishable by the state.
He was charged with a criminal offense after the break-in.
Forms
- criminal offenses
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Commentary
The term encompasses both acts and omissions qualifying as unlawful conduct; specificity in statutes determines classification and penalties.
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