il delitto
crime
Azione molto grave che va contro la legge e che causa danni seri a una persona o alla società.
Word: delitto
Meaning:
In Italian, "delitto" means crime or offense, specifically referring to a serious criminal act. It is a legal term used to describe a wrongful act punishable by law, typically more severe than minor infractions or misdemeanors.
Parts:
- The word doesn't break down easily into smaller parts that hold independent meaning; it is derived from Latin "delictum," meaning "offense" or "fault."
Synonyms:
- crimine (crime)
- reato (offense, crime)
- delinquenza (delinquency, related to criminal behavior)
- atto criminoso (criminal act)
Antonyms:
- innocenza (innocence)
- legalità (legality)
- correttezza (correctness or propriety, in behavior)
Additional information:
- In everyday usage and formal contexts, "delitto" refers to serious crimes like murder, theft, fraud, etc. It is common in legal texts, reporting, and discussions on criminal law.
- Sometimes it is distinguished from "reato," where "delitto" can be seen as a more serious crime compared to lesser offenses or violations.
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Examples
Il delitto ha spaventato tutto il paese.noun
The crime frightened the whole town.
La polizia non ha ancora scoperto il movente del delitto.noun
The police have not yet discovered the motive for the crime.
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