criminal code

criminal code

 
noun Law.
1.
the aggregate of statutory enactments pertaining to criminal offenses.
2.
a systematic and integrated statement of the rules and principles pertaining to criminal offenses.
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Origin:
1780–90
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Criminal code is always a great word to know.
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circumstances that render conduct less serious and thereby serve to reduce the damages to be awarded or the punishment to be imposed
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