Crime

Any violation of law, either divine or human; an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission of an act forbidden by law.

Gross violation of human law, in distinction from a misdemeanor or trespass, or other slight offense. Hence, also, any aggravated offense against morality or the public welfare; any outrage or great wrong.

Any great wickedness or sin; iniquity.

That which occasion crime.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart"