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n

The area of law pertaining to the violation of offenses as well as the investigation, charging, prosecution, and punishment of offenders. See also civil law.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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