Regulatory Offense Definition
noun
A crime that is not inherently wrong, but that is illegal because it is prohibited by legislation. Some examples of regulatory offenses are exceeding the speed limit; public intoxication; and hunting, fishing, or driving without the appropriate license. Also known as a statutory offense. See also crime.
Webster's New World Law
Synonyms:
- regulatory offence
- statutory offence
- statutory offense
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