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Definition of criminality

criminality

/ˌkrɪm.ɪˈnæl.ə.ti/
crim · i · nal · i · ty
Adverb:criminally
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Plural:criminalities
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Adjective:criminal
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• noun

1

Behavior that is contrary to or forbidden by criminal law; the state or quality of being criminal.

Example

"The sociological study examined how economic hardship and lack of educational opportunities contribute to youth criminality."

2

A specific criminal act or practice (often used in the plural).

Example

"The investigation uncovered a series of financial criminalities committed by senior executives over several years."

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• Rhymes for criminality

• Nearby Words

crimeless
crimewave
criminal
criminality
criminalization
criminalize
criminally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French 'criminalité' or Medieval Latin 'criminalitas', derived from the Latin noun 'crimen' ('accusation, charge, offense').

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