Title 18 of the United States Code
/ˈtaɪtəl eɪˈtiːn ʌv ðə juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts koʊd/
Definitions
- (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.
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- title 18 of the united states code
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Title 18 is the primary source for federal criminal offenses; legal citations often reference it for criminal procedure and penalties.
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