Mesh term Crime
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Description
A violation of the criminal law, i.e., a breach of the conduct code specifically sanctioned by the state, which through its administrative agencies prosecutes offenders and imposes and administers punishments. The concept includes unacceptable actions whether prosecuted or going unpunished.Browse to child terms:
Abortion, Criminal
Body Packing
Corpse Dismemberment
Defamation
Drug Trafficking
Fraud
Grave Robbing
Homicide
Organ Trafficking
Prescription Drug Diversion
Recidivism
Sex Offenses
Theft
Violence
War Crimes
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