crime

noun

1. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

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   Examples

   A long record of crimes.

   Synonyms criminal offence criminal offense law-breaking offence offense

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. an evil act not necessarily punishable by law

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   Examples

   Crimes of the heart.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun

   Source: webster1913