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.
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War crime
a crime committed in wartime; violation of rules of war
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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.a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate
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.
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aiding and abetting in a crime; "he was charged with being accessory to the crime"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.aiding and abetting in a crime; "he was charged with being accessory to the crime"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.To charge with, or declare to have committed, a crime or offense
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove that he was in another place when th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.To charge with a crime; to accuse; to institute a private criminal prosecution against for some heinous crime; as, to appeal a person…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.A system of rules serving to facilitate the performance of certain actions; a system of principles and rules for attaining a desired e…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.The science or doctrine of dealing with cases of conscience, of resolving questions of right or wrong in conduct, or determining the l…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.Capable of being committed; liable to be committed.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.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, committed, wartime, violation, rules.act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.Disobedience of the rules, orders, or process of a court of justice, or of rules or orders of a legislative body; disorderly, contempt…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: crime, committed, wartime, violation, rules.
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