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The definition of criminality is the state of being illegal.

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When dealing drugs is illegal and results in jail time, the acts of the drug dealer are an example of criminality.

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See criminality in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the quality, state, or fact of being criminal
pl. criminalities a criminal action

See criminality in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. crim·i·nal·i·ties

The state, quality, or fact of being criminal.
A criminal practice or act.

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