crime

Definition

A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.

Etymology

From Middle English cryme, crime, from Old French crime, crimne, from Latin crīmen. Displaced native Old English firen.

Example Sentences

• "the commission of a crime"
• "The generative AI chatbot, ChatGPT, can be duped into providing detailed advice on how to commit crimes — ranging from money laundering to the export of weapons to sanctioned countries — a tech startup found."
• "Those methods of saving money should be a crime."