crime; offense; misdemeanor
1. An act or omission that violates the law and is punishable by law; a criminal offense
The suspect was accused of committing a serious crime.
O suspeito foi acusado de cometer um delito grave.
2. In legal terms, a wrongful act that causes harm and is subject to legal penalties
Theft is considered a criminal offense in all jurisdictions.
O roubo é considerado um delito em todas as jurisdições.
3. A violation of law less serious than a felony; a misdemeanor
He was convicted of a minor offense.
Ele foi condenado por um delito menor.
Related Idioms & Phrases
delito flagrante - caught red-handed; a crime committed in plain sight
delito consumado - completed crime
delito tentado - attempted crime
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