/k删imi藞nal/

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Translation

criminal

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Word origin

From Latin criminalis, from crimen ('charge, accusation, crime'), from cernere ('to decide, judge'). The same root underlies English 'crime' and 'discern'.

Origin
Latin
Root
criminalis
English cognates
criminal, crime

Grammar

Masc pluralcriminales

Examples

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The criminal gang operated at night.

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He committed a criminal act and was arrested.

especializa .

The lawyer specialises in criminal law.

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The authorities pursue criminal networks.

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His criminal conduct led him to prison.

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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 1: criminal, relajarse, taxi and 7 more words.