criminal law

noun

1. the laws of a state or country dealing with criminal offenses and their punishments.

criminal law

noun

1. the body of law dealing with the constitution of offences and the punishment of offenders

Word History and Origins

Origin of criminal law¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

But she was told that Bio Care had not broken any state criminal laws.

From BBC

She has no previous experience as a prosecutor in criminal law.

From BBC

"That is very different from both protest and...the normal criminal law as well."

From BBC

“The U.S. Attorney’s Office will work tirelessly with our partners in law enforcement and in the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute those who commit such violations of federal criminal law.”

From Los Angeles Times

United States, shielded the former and soon-to-be president from the criminal law.

From Los Angeles Times