a. [ L. criminalis, fr. crimen: cf. F. criminel. See Crime. ]
The neglect of any of the relative duties renders us criminal in the sight of God. Rogers. [ 1913 Webster ]
Foppish and fantastic ornaments are only indications of vice, not criminal in themselves. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
The officers and servants of the crown, violating the personal liberty, or other right of the subject . . . were in some cases liable to criminal process. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
Criminal action (Law),
Criminal conversation (Law),
Criminal law,
n. One who has commited a crime; especially, one who is found guilty by verdict, confession, or proof; a malefactor; a felon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One versed in criminal law. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ LL. criminalitas, fr. L. criminalis. See Criminal. ] The quality or state of being criminal; that which constitutes a crime; guiltiness; guilt. [ 1913 Webster ]
This is by no means the only criterion of criminality. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. to declare (an act) to be illegal.
adv. In violation of law; wickedly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Criminality. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]