as in crime
activities that are in violation of the laws of the state
a report on the drop in criminality in large urban centers
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Recent Examples of criminality
That politicians and governments and banks and other far-reaching institutions do not face the consequences of their criminality.
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Police said there was no criminality associated with Hooper’s disappearance.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2026
The agency is on the clock with its investigations, mandated by the state to complete accident investigations within six months, and, sources said, delays affect its ability to assess fines and determine criminality, and may have harmed families ability to receive restitution.
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Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
But the public image was always one of criminality rather than survival.
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Pablo Larios,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Police said there was no criminality associated with Hooper’s disappearance.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2026
The agency is on the clock with its investigations, mandated by the state to complete accident investigations within six months, and, sources said, delays affect its ability to assess fines and determine criminality, and may have harmed families ability to receive restitution.
—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
But the public image was always one of criminality rather than survival.
—
Pablo Larios,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for criminality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criminality
crime
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He was convicted of that crime and given 96 months of probation, according to the press release.
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In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
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“Criminality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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