an·ti-crime
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Definition of anti-crime
: opposing or intended to discourage or prevent crime and especially violent crime
anti-crime legislation an anti-crime campaign
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“Anti-crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-crime. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.
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