Title 18 of the United States Code

/ˈtaɪtəl eɪˈtiːn ʌv ðə juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts koʊd/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The portion of the United States Code that codifies federal criminal laws and statutes.
    Title 18 of the United States Code contains statutes defining federal crimes and penalties.

Forms

  • title 18 of the united states code

Commentary

Title 18 is the primary source for federal criminal offenses; legal citations often reference it for criminal procedure and penalties.

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