Criminals
/ˈkrɪmɪnəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Persons who commit crimes, i.e., acts punishable under criminal law.
The criminals were apprehended after the robbery.
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Commentary
The term strictly denotes individuals engaged in criminal acts; it does not cover legal statuses like accused or suspects unless convicted.
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