Criminology
/krɪˈmɪnəˌlɒdʒi/
Definitions
- (n.) The scientific study of crime and criminal behavior from a legal and social perspective.
She specialized in criminology to better understand the causes of criminal acts.
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Criminology focuses on the causes, consequences, and prevention of crime, bridging law with social sciences.
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