criminality
noun
crim·i·nal·i·ty
ˌkri-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being criminal
2
: criminal activity
urban criminality
Examples of criminality in a Sentence
a report on the drop in criminality in large urban centers
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Yet, both of them have been putting up with the escalating criminality of these protesters for months.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 June 2024
But if a report of criminality or injustice left them feeling outraged, they would be compelled to share.
—P. W. Singer, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2023
While many defendants can obtain a measure of leniency by showing their criminality was a product of mental illness, drug addiction, or simple desperation; no such avenues are available to Trump.
—Ron Kuby, New York Daily News, 23 June 2024
But Henry’s government had no interest in our consensus against the criminality of his political culture.
—Monique Clesca, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 June 2024
But if a report of criminality or injustice left them feeling outraged, they would be compelled to share.
—P. W. Singer, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2023
While many defendants can obtain a measure of leniency by showing their criminality was a product of mental illness, drug addiction, or simple desperation; no such avenues are available to Trump.
—Ron Kuby, New York Daily News, 23 June 2024
But Henry’s government had no interest in our consensus against the criminality of his political culture.
—Monique Clesca, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
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“Criminality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criminality. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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criminality
noun
crim·i·nal·i·ty
ˌkri-mə-ˈna-lə-tē
1
: the quality or state of being criminal
can't understand the criminality of his act
2
: crime sense 3
violent criminality
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