NOUN | act | victimless crime | an act that is legally a crime but that seem to have no victims |
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Meaning | An act that is legally a crime but that seem to have no victims. | |
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Example | "he considers prostitution to be a victimless crime" | |
Broader | crime, criminal offense, criminal offence, law-breaking | (criminal law) an act punishable by law |
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