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victimless

American  
[vik-tim-lis] / ˈvɪk tɪm lɪs /

adjective

  1. (of a crime or misdeed) not having any victim; not causing direct harm to any specific person.


Example Sentences

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“It’s also important to remember that cargo theft is not a victimless crime,” McDonnell said.

From Los Angeles Times

TfL says fare evasion is "not a victimless crime" and "robs Londoners of vital investment", adding that it was "committed to reducing the current rate of fare evasion to 1.5% by 2030".

From BBC

Security Minister Dan Jarvis said that the problem was a recurring one, telling MPs that "forced entry, tailgating, and so-called jibbing, are not victimless acts".

From BBC

"It's not a victimless crime. Somebody always pays the price for it down the line. And for us, it's the staff in here," she adds.

From BBC

"And to understand that impersonating or pretending to be somebody… it's not victimless. It is very real and its psychological impact is particularly strong."

From BBC