- an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited.
- criminal activity and those engaged in it: to fight crime.
- the habitual or frequent commission of crimes: a life of crime.
- any offense, serious wrongdoing, or sin.
- a foolish, senseless, or shameful act: It's a crime to let that beautiful garden go to ruin.
- an act or omission prohibited and punished by law
- unlawful acts in general
- (as modifier)
- an evil act
- something to be regretted
