criminals
plural of criminal
Source: Wiktionary
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
16 May 2025
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