criminality
pronunciation
How to pronounce criminality in British English:
UK [ˌkrɪmɪˈnæləti]
How to pronounce criminality in American English:
US [ˌkrɪməˈnælɪti]
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- Noun:
- the state of being a criminal
Word Origin
- criminality (n.)
- 1610s, from French criminalité, from Medieval Latin criminalitas, from Latin criminalis (see criminal).
Example
- 1. Criminality in china is low , but it exists .
- 2. But criminality on a new scale has filled the vacuum .
- 3. The connection between state power and criminality is particularly elusive in russia .
- 4. Of course , norway 's low level of criminality gives it a massive advantage .
- 5. That underscored what many have described as the opportunistic criminality of the riots .