criminalism

noun

crim·​i·​nal·​ism
ˈkrimənᵊlˌizəm,
-mnəˌli-
plural -s
: the tendency to criminality
also : habitual criminality

Word History

Etymology

probably from French criminalisme, from Late Latin criminalis criminal + French -isme -ism

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of criminalism was in 1866

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“Criminalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criminalism. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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