Thesaurus results for CRIMINALITY

criminality

noun

ˌkri-mə-ˈna-lə-tē

Definition of criminality

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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 In that context, the language of immigrant criminality becomes part of the rationale for detention rules, enforcement surges and legal changes that treat noncitizens as a standing public safety risk. — Donathan L. Brown, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for criminality

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The scene of the crime, 30 years later There is no monument to Shakur at the corner of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane where he was shot.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Laws regarding incarceration of youthful offenders — age 25 or younger at the time of the crime — have evolved since the siblings were tried.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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