Criminal

Definition of Criminal

Crim´i`nal Pronunciation: kr?m´?-nal

Guilty of crime or sin.

The neglect of any of the relative duties renders us criminal in the sight of God.

- Rogers.

Involving a crime; of the nature of a crime; - said of an act or of conduct; as, criminal carelessness.

Foppish and fantastic ornaments are only indications of vice, not criminal in themselves.

- Addison.

Relating to crime; - opposed to civil; as, the criminal code.

The officers and servants of the crown, violating the personal liberty, or other right of the subject . . . were in some cases liable to criminal process.

- Hallam.

Criminal action
(Law) an action or suit instituted to secure conviction and punishment for a crime.

Criminal conversation
(Law) unlawful intercourse with a married woman; adultery; - usually abbreviated, crim. con.

Criminal law
the law which relates to crimes.

One who has commited a crime; especially, one who is found guilty by verdict, confession, or proof; a malefactor; a felon.

Related Words

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