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Criminality

Description:

Criminality refers to the state or quality of being involved in criminal activities or behavior. It encompasses all aspects related to crime, including the study, analysis, and understanding of criminal behavior, as well as the legal and social implications surrounding it.

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Senses and Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Involvement in Criminal Activities

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The state of being engaged in criminal activities.

Example Sentence 1: The increase in criminality has raised concerns among local residents.

Example Sentence 2: The government is taking steps to reduce the levels of criminality in the city.

Sense 2: Propensity or Tendency to Commit Crimes

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The inherent or acquired tendency of a person or group to engage in criminal behavior.

Example Sentence 1: Studies have shown that various factors contribute to the development of criminality in individuals.

Example Sentence 2: The psychologist analyzed the criminality of the suspect based on their past behavior patterns.

Sense 3: Widespread or Prevalent Criminal Behavior

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The prevalence of criminal activities within a particular region or society.

Example Sentence 1: The city has been grappling with an alarming rise in criminality over the past year.

Example Sentence 2: Efforts are being made to address the root causes of criminality in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Sense 4: Inherent Criminal Nature of an Act

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The quality of an act or behavior that is inherently criminal or against the law.

Example Sentence 1: The criminality of their actions was evident from the deliberate intent to harm others.

Example Sentence 2: The court examined the evidence to determine the level of criminality involved in the case.