Any act done in violation of those duties which an individual owes to the community, and for the breach of which the law has provided that the offender shall make satisfaction to the public.
(Source: BLACK)
an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart"
an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
