/kɾimiˈnal/
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Translation
criminal
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.
persiguen .
The authorities pursue criminal networks.
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His criminal conduct led him to prison.
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