ARSONS

Noun

arsons

plural of arson

Anagrams

• SONARs, sarons, sonars, sornas

Source: Wiktionary


ARSON

Ar"son, n. Etym: [OF. arson, arsun, fr. L. ardere, arsum, to burn.] (Law)

Definition: The malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is felony; the malicious and voluntary firing of a building or ship. Wharton.

Note: The definition of this crime is varied by statues in different countries and states. The English law of arson has been considerably modified in the United States; in some of the States it has been materially enlarged, while in others, various degrees of arson have been established, with corresponding punishment. Burrill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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