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criminal
a. [L. criminalis, fr. crimen: cf. F. criminel. See Crime.]1. Guilty of crime or sin. ()
The neglect of any of the relative duties renders us criminal in the sight of God. (Rogers.)
2. Involving a crime; of the nature of a crime; -- said of an act or of conduct; as, criminal carelessness. ()
Foppish and fantastic ornaments are only indications of vice, not criminal in themselves. (Addison.)
3. Relating to crime; -- opposed to civil; as, the criminal code. ()
The officers and servants of the crown, violating the personal liberty, or other right of the subject . . . were in some cases liable to criminal process. (Hallam.)
Criminal action (Law), an action or suit instituted to secure conviction and punishment for a crime. -- Criminal conversation (Law), unlawful intercourse with a married woman; adultery; -- usually abbreviated, crim. con. -- Criminal law, the law which relates to crimes. ()
n. One who has commited a crime; especially, one who is found guilty by verdict, confession, or proof; a malefactor; a felon. ()


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