criminal law
noun
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The area of law pertaining to crime and punishment.
A specific statute, ordinance, regulation, or other source of law that deems an action to be a crime.
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The area of law pertaining to crime and punishment.
A specific statute, ordinance, regulation, or other source of law that deems an action to be a crime.