Synonyms: encroachment, violation, usurpation, trespass, intrusion
Definition: entry to another's property without right or permission
Similar words: misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, actus reus
Definition: activity that transgresses moral or civil law
Usage: he denied any wrongdoing
Synonyms: violation, irreverence
Definition: a disrespectful act
Similar words: evil, wickedness, iniquity, immorality
Definition: morally objectionable behavior
Synonyms: infraction, infringement, violation, misdemeanor, misdemeanour
Definition: a crime less serious than a felony
Similar words: law-breaking, crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, offence, offense
Definition: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
Usage: a long record of crimes
Synonyms: violation, infringement
Definition: an act that disregards an agreement or a right
Usage: he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment
Similar words: misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, actus reus
Definition: activity that transgresses moral or civil law
Usage: he denied any wrongdoing
Synonyms: rape, ravishment, assault, violation
Definition: the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
Similar words: sex crime, sex offense, sexual abuse, sexual assault
Definition: a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat
Usage: most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault