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Arson

The malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is felony; the malicious and voluntary firing of a building or ship.

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Burning 76% connected

of Burn

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Combustion 76% connected

The state of burning.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Incendiarism 92% connected

The act or practice of maliciously setting fires; arson.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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