criminality
Definitions
The state or quality of being criminal.
Behavior that is contrary to or forbidden by criminal law.
The extent or prevalence of criminal activity in a particular area or group.
Examples
The report highlights the rising levels of criminality in the downtown district.
Sociologists often study the link between poverty and systemic criminality.
The judge emphasized that the defendant's past criminality could not be ignored during sentencing.
Synonyms
illegality delinquency lawlessness vice wickedness misconduct felony
Antonyms
legality lawfulness virtue righteousness morality innocence integrity