English Explanatory Dictionary

crime of passion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crime, typically a violent crime such as assault or murder, committed against a loved one because of sudden jealous rage or heartbreak rather than as a premeditated act.

Word forms

crime of passion crimes of passion
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