crim·i·nal·i·ty (kr m  -n l -t )n. pl. crim·i·nal·i·ties 1. The state, quality, or fact of being criminal. 2. A criminal practice or act. |
criminality [ˌkrɪmɪˈnælɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. (Law) the state or quality of being criminal
2. (Law) (often plural) Now rare a criminal act or practice
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| Noun | 1. | criminality - the state of being a criminal guilt, guiltiness - the state of having committed an offense |
criminality
noun illegality, crime, corruption, delinquency, wrongdoing, lawlessness, wickedness, depravity, culpability, villainy, sinfulness, turpitude The evils of unemployment have increased criminality in the inner cities.
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