noun that which occasion crime.
2. crime ·noun any great wickedness or sin; iniquity.
3. crime ·noun any violation of law, either divine or human; an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission of an act forbidden by law.
4. crime ·noun gross violation of human law, in distinction from a misdemeanor or trespass, or other slight offense. hence, also, any aggravated offense against morality or the public welfare; any outrage or great wrong.