the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
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Capital offense
a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate
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the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.the act of committing a crime
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.the act of committing a crime
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person's identity or sell contraband or stalk victims or disrupt operatio…
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.deviate behavior
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.(Islam) serious crimes committed by Muslims and punishable by punishments established in the Koran; "Had crimes include apostasy from…
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.a crime that undermines the offender's government
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.(Islam) serious crimes committed by Muslims and punishable by punishments established in the Koran; "Had crimes include apostasy from…
Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, Sociology, Crime and deviance.
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the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery); "the abolition of capital punishment"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery); "the abolition of capital punishment"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.To appropriate and transform or incorporate into the substance of the assimilating body; to absorb or appropriate, as nourishment; as,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.That part of the capital of a column included between the abacus and neck molding; also used for the naked core of nearly cylindrical…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.In Persia, a punishment of capital offenders, by laying them on the back in a covered boat, where they are left to perish.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.capital which the business borrows from institutions or people; includes various debentures.; "Capital contributed by the owner or ent…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.Having reference to, or involving, the forfeiture of the head or life; affecting life; punishable with death; as, capital trials; capi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.a tax on capital gains; "he avoided the capital gains tax by short selling"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.To convert into capital, or to use as capital.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.A formal allegation or charge against a party made or presented to the appropriate court or officer, as for a wrong done or a crime co…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.A person proved guilty of a crime alleged against him; one legally convicted or sentenced to punishment for some crime.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, serious, capital, punishment, considered.
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