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Criminal action

   Also found in: Legal 0.02 sec.
(Law) an action or suit instituted to secure conviction and punishment for a crime.

See also: Criminal



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I strongly suggest that the people involved file civil suit, and also find a way, if possible, to bring criminal action.
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