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Meanings of crime (crimes) in English

Russian
уголовное преступление
Portuguese
crime casual
Spanish
crimen
Catalan
infracció
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Unlawful act forbidden and punishable by criminal law.

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уголовное преступление

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Usage of crimes in English
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However, despite the strides forward, these crimes continue to blight South Africa.
The South African
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For particularly serious crimes, including alleged terrorism, the process can be fast-tracked.
The Guardian
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But perhaps market forces can stop crimes that law enforcement officials cannot.
Wired
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Japan abstained at the voting of the UNHRC possible war crimes debate.
Reuters
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Offenders in the medium risk bracket carried out another 50 serious crimes.
The Guardian
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Thousands of serious crimes have gone unpunished by Mexico's weak justice system.
Reuters
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That inquiry found evidence Israeli forces committed war crimes, which it denies.
Reuters
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Amnesty said such practices amounted to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Radio NZ
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He has also extended the commission's term to probe possible war crimes.
Reuters
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Remember that greater matters, and greater crimes, must be our primary concern.
Arcanum Unbounded
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But, Nozette said he accepted responsibility for his crimes and expressed regret.
Reuters
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Earlier this year, Lindner was jailed for 11 years for his crimes.
News.com.au
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The International Criminal Court said it believed crimes against humanity were committed.
Reuters
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Bagosora faced 11 charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Reuters
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Customs said the man was convicted of similar crimes some years ago.
Radio NZ
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Eleven police officers in Fiji were charged over serious crimes last month.
Radio NZ
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