| Pronunciation: | | `krimu'nalitee
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the state of being a criminal |
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CRIMINALITY is a 11 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | criminalism, criminalness |
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| | See Also: | | guilt, guiltiness |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Crim`i*nal"i*ty\ (kr?m`?-n?l"?-t?), n. [LL.
criminalitas, fr. L. criminalis. See {Criminal}.]
The quality or state of being criminal; that which
constitutes a crime; guiltiness; guilt.
This is by no means the only criterion of criminality.
--Blackstone.
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