criminality

noun

ˌkri-mə-ˈna-lə-tē How to pronounce criminality (audio)
Definition of criminalitynext
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 Police sources say no criminality is suspected. — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 21 June 2026 That case did not involve any allegations of criminality or wrongdoing by Newsom or his wife. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 15 June 2026 Both Dodington and Blanton praised the state for treating violence as a public health problem rather than an issue of criminality. — Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026 That politicians and governments and banks and other far-reaching institutions do not face the consequences of their criminality. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for criminality
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crime
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  • Chainalysis attributes 84% of illicit crypto transaction volume to stablecoins, the endpoint of a shift the crime economy started making years ago, and stablecoins now settle more monthly volume than ACH.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The case is drawing attention to youth crime and the juvenile justice system, raising questions about how young offenders are held accountable.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of crime

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“Criminality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminality. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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