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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
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petty crime : legal term?

Is 'petty crime' a legal or official term?
  

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Hi, It depends on the legal system of the country you are asking about. Really, you need to consult a legal dictionary. Other terms you might look up include felony, misdemeanor, petty theft.

  • Hi, It depends on the legal system of the country you are asking about.
  • Really, you need to consult a legal dictionary.
  • Other terms you might look up include felony, misdemeanor, petty theft.
  • The term 'petty criminal' is common in everyday English.
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Hi,

It depends on the legal system of the country you are asking about.
Really, you need to consult a legal dictionary.

Other terms you might look up include felony, misdemeanor, petty theft.

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