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ATTEMPTED CRIME

\ɐtˈɛmptɪd kɹˈa͡ɪm], \ɐtˈɛmptɪd kɹˈa‍ɪm], \ɐ_t_ˈɛ_m_p_t_ɪ_d k_ɹ_ˈaɪ_m]\

Definitions of ATTEMPTED CRIME

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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This term applies to the preparations and planning used in an effort to commit a crime. It says it is a crime to attempt to commit crime.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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