crime of passion
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
crime of passion (plural crimes of passion)
- (law, criminology) 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.
Usage notes[edit]
- Not a technical legal term.
Translations[edit]
crime against a loved one because of jealous rage or heartbreak
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