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criminality

nounfeminine/kɾiminɐˈlidɐdɨ/high

cri·mi·na·li·da·de

Definition

The collective criminal activities; the state or quality of being criminal.
Urban criminality has increased in recent years.
Fighting criminality is a priority.
Common collocations
urban criminalitycrime ratefight against criminality

Etymology

Derivado de 'criminal', do latim 'criminalis' (relativo a crime).

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