High-crime Definition

noun

(law) A major crime, notably one subject to high justice, i.e. trial before the highest courts, which may impose the gravest punishments.

Lese majesty used to be a high crime, for which royal or imperial courts often put offenders to death.
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Noun

Singular:
high-crime
Plural:
high-crimes

High-crime Sentence Examples

  • It is not a big stretch to assume that high crime rates indicate a greater immorality.

  • In 2002/03, the gap between the high crime quartile and the remaining three quartiles was 27.1 offenses per 1,000 population.

  • The high crime rate of today has just about finished the tradition of inviting a needy stranger to have a meal with you.

  • The high crime rate is a result of the unfortunate ethos of the city.

  • Some areas may be restricted because of high crime.

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