Criminal: meaning, definitions and examples
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criminal
[ หkrษชmษชnl ]
law enforcement
A person who has committed a crime, especially a felony. Criminals may be punished by imprisonment, fines, or other penalties.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The police are searching for the criminal who robbed the bank.
- The criminal was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his actions.
legal system
Relating to crime or criminals. Involving illegal activities or behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The judge ruled that the defendant's actions were criminal in nature.
- The company was found guilty of criminal negligence in the workplace.
Translations
Translations of the word "criminal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น criminal
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคชเคฐเคพเคงเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช kriminell
๐ฎ๐ฉ kriminal
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธะผัะฝะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kryminalny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฏ็ฝช่
๐ซ๐ท criminel
๐ช๐ธ criminal
๐น๐ท suรงlu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ์ฃ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ kriminรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kriminรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็ฝช็
๐ธ๐ฎ kaznivo
๐ฎ๐ธ brotlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑาัาะฑาฑะทััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cinayษtkar
๐ฒ๐ฝ criminal
Etymology
The word 'criminal' originated from the Latin word 'criminalis', which means 'pertaining to crime'. The concept of criminal behavior has been a part of human societies since ancient times, with various forms of punishment evolving over centuries. Today, criminal law is a crucial aspect of legal systems worldwide, aiming to maintain order and protect citizens from harm.
Word Frequency Rank
This word ranks #1,695, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.
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