CRIME PASSIONNEL


Meaning of CRIME PASSIONNEL in English

[ ˌkri:m pasjə'nɛl ]

■ noun ( plural crimes passionnels pronunciation same) a crime committed in a fit of sexual jealousy.

Origin

Fr., 'crime of passion'.

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