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Criminal

/ˈkrɪmənəl/

A person who breaks the law, often triggering punishment from the judicial system.

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They could be criminals.

'...this criminal attempt at a practical joke?' the Director shouted.

Just this-to save Captain Paton the real criminal must confess.'

Originating from the Latin word criminalis meaning relating to crime, via Old French crimen meaning accusation or offense.

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