high crime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A major crime or wrongdoing, notably one subject to trial before the highest courts which may impose the gravest punishments.

/ˌhaɪ ˈkɹaɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-high crime.wav

high crime high crimes

From high (“of great importance and consequence; grave”) + crime.

misdemeanour petty crime

capital crime high treason

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