Criminalities

/ˌkrɪmɪˈnælɪtiz/ noun

Definition

The plural of criminality; multiple instances, degrees, or aspects of being criminal or engaging in criminal behavior.

Etymology

From criminality (from criminal + -ity meaning 'quality of') + -ies plural. The word criminality itself emerged in 18th-century legal and philosophical discourse.

Kelly Says

The plural form suggests that 'criminality' isn't one thing—some people commit petty crimes, others commit heinous acts, and the nature of their criminalities tells us different things about motive and character.

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