criminality
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crim·i·nal·i·ty

noun \ˌkri-mə-ˈna-lə-tē\

Definition of CRIMINALITY

1
: the quality or state of being criminal
2
: criminal activity <urban criminality>

Examples of CRIMINALITY

  1. <criminality and physical violence often go hand in hand>

First Known Use of CRIMINALITY

1611

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