Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
commission-of-crime
Noun
/kəˈmɪʃ.ən əv kraɪm/
Definition
The act of committing a crime or illegal act.
Examples
- The commission of crime can lead to severe penalties.
- Many organizations work to prevent the commission of crime in communities.
- The commission of crime is often followed by an investigation by law enforcement.
Meaning
Commission of crime refers to the execution or performance of a criminal activity that violates laws established by a governing authority.
Synonyms
- Illegal activity
- Criminal act
- Offense
- Transgression
- Misdeed