(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; a long record of crimes
[ Syn: offense , criminal offense , criminal offence , offence , law-breaking ]
an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; crimes of the heart'
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; a long record of crimes
[ Syn: offense , criminal offense , criminal offence , offence , law-breaking ]
an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; crimes of the heart'