noncriminal

adjective

non·​crim·​i·​nal ˌnän-ˈkri-mə-nᵊl How to pronounce noncriminal (audio)
-ˈkrim-nəl
Synonyms of noncriminalnext
: not criminal : not relating to, involving, or being a crime
a noncriminal civil offense
: not guilty of or prone to criminal activity
… it is more difficult to understand why seemingly noncriminal people commit crimes in certain circumstances …Rachel Boba Santos

Examples of noncriminal in a Sentence

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In January, a Statesman report that Austin police turned over a woman to ICE due to a noncriminal immigration warrant drew public ire. Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026 Wilson, who lives in Harlem, was charged with obstructing governmental administration, a misdemeanor, and harassment, a noncriminal violation, sources said. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026 Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation. Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation. ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noncriminal

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noncriminal was in 1711

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“Noncriminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncriminal. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

Legal Definition

noncriminal

adjective
non·​crim·​i·​nal
ˌnän-ˈkri-mən-ᵊl
: not criminal
noncriminal conduct

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