Question

How does society define crime?

Answer 1

One proposed definition is that a crime or offence (or criminal offence) is an act harmful not only to some individual but also to a community, society or the state ("a public wrong"). Such acts are forbidden and punishable by law. ... While every crime violates the law, not every violation of the law counts as a crime.

Answer 2

one proposed definition is that a crime or offence is an act harmful not only to some individual but also to the community, society or the state ("a public wrong"). such act are forbidden and punishable law....