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Definition of arson

arson

/ˈɑːrsən/
ar · son
Plural:arsons
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Adjective:arsonous
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1

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to buildings, vehicles, forests, or other property.

Example

"Firefighters suspected arson after discovering traces of accelerant near the warehouse entrance."

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arsed
arsenal
arsenic
arson
arsonist
art
artemisia

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Anglo-French arsoun ('act of burning'), which derives from Old French arsion and ultimately from the Latin verb ardere ('to burn').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arson
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