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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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because of his criminal act/his crime

The kidnapper was sent to prison because of his criminal act.

Could I interpret "his criminal act" as "his crime/criminal behavior?" Thanks.
  

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You could use 'crime', but 'criminal behaviour', while reprehensible, is not always punishable.

— Mister Micawber

  • You could use 'crime', but 'criminal behaviour', while reprehensible, is not always punishable.
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You could use 'crime', but 'criminal behaviour', while reprehensible, is not always punishable.
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Mister MicawberYou could use 'crime', but 'criminal behaviour', while reprehensible, is not always punishable.

Thanks, Mister.

Got it.
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