Crime refers to the human conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction which has the power to make such laws.
It is an act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it
See also:
"Crime" is in the UNSPSC Code "92101504"
  Crime deterrence programs
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Crime is defined as an act in violation of law that causes harm, is identified by law, is committed with criminal intent, and is subject to punishment.
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