criminal
adjective
of the nature of or involving crime.
quasi-criminal
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a word derived from
criminal.
Example Sentences
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The “American presumption of innocence” as framed by Davis requires testimony from the accuser that rises to a legal standard of clear and convincing evidence, in a quasi-criminal proceeding.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2024
The accusations have prompted a last-minute resumption of Mr Lehrmann's defamation case - likened to a quasi-criminal trial - just two days before the judgement was set to be delivered.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2024
“The allegations in this case resulted in the harshest sanction available at the University, will have lifelong ramifications for Mr. Doe, and are quasi-criminal in nature.”
From Washington Times ● Nov. 25, 2015
He said that reporting laws have "turned child welfare practice into a quasi-criminal enterprise where everyone's out there looking for wrongdoers."
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2012
The members of the Council who had conducted the previous examinations were directed to sit as a quasi-criminal Court.
From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by W. (William) Stebbing
