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Crime
01
an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system
Examples
The police are investigating the crime that occurred last night.
02
an act considered morally wrong or evil, regardless of legal consequences
Examples
Destroying ancient artifacts is seen as a cultural crime.
03
a genre of fiction focusing on criminal acts, motives, and their detection, often from the perspective of law enforcement or criminals
Examples
She enjoys reading crime novels set in Victorian London.
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