crime
A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
Example
“the commission of a crime”
Other meanings
Any great sin or wickedness; iniquity.
“Those methods of saving money should be a crime.”
Criminal acts collectively.
“an effort by the police to tackle crime in the city”
Word history
From Latin "crīmen".
Where this comes from
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