crime

  • 1Crime — (kr[imac]m), n. [F. crime, fr. L. crimen judicial decision, that which is subjected to such a decision, charge, fault, crime, fr. the root of cernere to decide judicially. See {Certain}.] 1. Any violation of law, either divine or human; an… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2Crime — Criminal redirects here. For other uses, see Crime (disambiguation). Justice and Divine Vengeance in pursuit of Crime  1808 oil on canvas …

    Wikipedia

  • 3CRIME — s. m. Mauvaise action que les lois punissent ou doivent punir. Crime capital. Grand crime. Crime atroce, affreux, détestable, monstrueux, énorme. Crime inouï, noir, irrémissible. Crime de lèse majesté. Crime d État. Crime de haute trahison. Crime …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • 4CRIME — n. m. Infraction très grave à la morale ou à la loi. Il y a des crimes que la loi ne peut atteindre, mais ils n’échappent pas à la conscience. Crime contre nature. Sa fin malheureuse fut la juste punition de ses crimes. Au point de vue juridique …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • 5crime — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin crimen accusation, reproach, crime; probably akin to Latin cernere to sift, determine Date: 14th century 1. an act or the commission of an act that is forbidden or the omission of a… …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 6Crime statistics — attempt to provide statistical measures of the crime in societies. Given that crime is usually secretive by nature, measurements of it are likely to be inaccurate. Several methods for measuring crime exist, including household surveys, hospital… …

    Wikipedia

  • 7Crime in South Africa — Crime is a prominent issue in South Africa. South Africa has a high rate of murders, assaults, rapes, and other crimes compared to most countries. Many emigrants from South Africa state that crime was a big factor in their decision to leave.[1]… …

    Wikipedia

  • 8Crime science — is the study of crime in order to find ways to prevent it. Three features distinguish crime science from criminology: it is single minded about cutting crime, rather than studying it for its own sake; accordingly it focuses on crime rather than… …

    Wikipedia

  • 9Crime Story (TV series) — Crime Story Anthony Denison (left, as Ray Luca) and Dennis Farina (as Lt. Mike Torello) Format Crime / Drama Created by …

    Wikipedia

  • 10Crime prevention — is the attempt to reduce victimization and to deter crime and criminals. It is applied specifically to efforts made by governments to reduce crime, enforce the law, and maintain criminal justice. Contents 1 Studies 2 Types 3 Bibliography …

    Wikipedia