Crime
Crime
Crime (/kraɪm/), from the Latin crimen meaning "fault" or "charge", is an act that violates a law which results in a punishment. Crimes encompass a broad range of activities, but they all involve the violation of laws that protect individual rights and the general social order.
Etymology
The term "crime" comes from the Latin crimen, which originally signified "charge" or "cry of distress." The Latin word is derived from the Ancient Greek word krima (κρίμα), from the verb krino (κρίνω) which means "to decide, judge".
Types of Crime
There are many different types of crimes, but some of the most common include:
- Theft: The act of taking another person's property without their consent.
- Assault: The intentional act of causing physical harm to another person.
- Fraud: The act of deceiving someone for personal gain.
- Murder: The unlawful killing of another human being.
Related Terms
- Law: A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.
- Punishment: The imposition of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome upon a group or individual.
- Justice: The principle that individuals must receive their due from the legal system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crime
- Wikipedia's article - Crime
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