bias crimes

noun

plural of bias crime
as in hate crimes

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  1. crimes
  2. errors
  3. violations
  4. misdeeds
Noun
  • New York City has policies that limit local law enforcement from sharing certain information with federal officers or honoring detainer requests unless immigrants have been convicted of violent crimes.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This is now the third time Byron will appear before a Florida judge to answer for his crimes.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of crimes
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  • Tellingly, the network seemed to know the difference in its official response, acknowledging that the original piece contained errors.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • And his stellar defense led the way — 13 outfield assists and no errors in 1,106 innings.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • The hosts talk about the precedent set by smaller violations from other EPL teams.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Commerce Department would establish clawback provisions in the event that fraud or violations of these terms take place, James said.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of violations
Noun
  • With local cops, plagued by rumors of departmental misdeeds, looking for a peaceful solution and federal authorities contemplating extreme action, the situation escalates.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • More recently, investigations of financial misdeeds have inspired public ennui.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of misdeeds
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