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criminality

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/kɾiminɐˈlidɐdɨ/cri·mi·na·li·da·de

Definition

1

The collective criminal activities; the state or quality of being criminal.

Usage examples

Urban criminality has increased in recent years.
Fighting criminality is a priority.

Common combinations

urban criminalitycrime ratefight against criminality