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crim⋅i⋅nal⋅i⋅ty

[krim-uh-nal-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties for 2.
1. the state of being criminal.
2. a criminal act or practice.

Origin:
1605–15; < ML crīminālitās. See criminal, -ity
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crim·i·nal·i·ty   (krĭm'ə-nāl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. crim·i·nal·i·ties
  1. The state, quality, or fact of being criminal.

  2. A criminal practice or act.

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Main Entry: crim·i·nal·i·ty
Pronunciation: "kri-m&-'na-l&-tE
Function: noun
1 : the quality or state of being criminal criminality of his act>
2 : CRIME 3 criminality>
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