Lombroso

[ lom-broh-soh; Italian lawm-braw-saw ]

noun

1. Ce·sa·re [che, -zah-, r, e], 1836–1909, Italian physician and criminologist.

Lombroso

/ lomˈbroːso /

noun

1. LombrosoCesare18361909MItalianCRIME AND POLICING: criminologist Cesare (ˈtʃeːzare). 1836–1909, Italian criminologist: he postulated the existence of a criminal type

Example Sentences

He is not the only one of the distinguished authorities in mental diseases who is in opposition to Lombroso in this matter.

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Lombroso's claims in this matter have met with decided opposition in every country of Europe and also here in America.

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After a time, Lombroso came to admit that the so-called criminal type occurred in somewhat less than half the criminal cases.

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He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.

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M. Lombroso began by carefully examining the medium, after which we took places around a gaming table.

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