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
It is designed to tell a comprehensive story of enterprise criminality, not to disrupt the next retaliatory shooting.
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Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
DeMore also talked about his experience in juvenile court and his understanding of brain development’s impact on criminality.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Thus, Ahmed’s Hamlet discovers not just his father’s murder and betrayal but also the criminality on which his family’s entire wealth has been built.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
But your research suggests that there might be genetic factors that lead to aggressive behavior or other forms of criminality.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
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Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
DeMore also talked about his experience in juvenile court and his understanding of brain development’s impact on criminality.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Thus, Ahmed’s Hamlet discovers not just his father’s murder and betrayal but also the criminality on which his family’s entire wealth has been built.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
But your research suggests that there might be genetic factors that lead to aggressive behavior or other forms of criminality.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criminality
crime
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The crime spree occurred from May to December 2023.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend and associate, remains the only other person charged in connection with Epstein's crimes.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Criminality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminality. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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