definitions

e-crime

noun

criminal activity that involves the use of computers or networks such as the internet

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Nearby words

e-car, e-card, e-cash, e-cigarette, e-commerce, e-crime, e-crm, e-fit, e-government, e-learning, e-mail

Word Origin for e-crime

C20: e- ² + crime
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