CRIMINALS
Noun
criminals
plural of criminal
Source: Wiktionary
CRIMINAL
Crim"i*nal (krm"-nal), a. Etym: [L. criminalis, fr. crimen: cf. F.
criminel. See Crime.]
1. Guilty of crime or sin.
The neglect of any of the relative duties renders us criminal in the
sight of God. Rogers.
2. Involving a crime; of the nature of a crime; -- said of an act or
of conduct; as, criminal carelessness.
Foppish and fantastic ornaments are only indications of vice, not
criminal in themselves. Addison.
3. Relating to crime; -- opposed to civil; as, the criminal code.
The officers and servants of the crown, violating the personal
liberty, or other right of the subject . . . were in some cases
liable to criminal process. Hallam.
Criminal action (Law), an action or suit instituted to secure
conviction and punishment for a crime.
– Criminal conversation (Law), unlawful intercourse with a married
woman; adultery; -- usually abbreviated, crim. con.
– Criminal law, the law which relates to crimes.
Crim"i*nal, n.
Definition: One who has commited a crime; especially, one who is found
guilty by verdict, confession, or proof; a malefactor; a felon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition