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A crime is an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law. This, is not.
by hsnewman 4y ago
A crime is an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law. This, is not.
- AlexandrB 4y agoSeems like we're headed into a world where only the most literal language may be used to describe anything. Goodbye simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and sarcasm. You will be missed.
- gumby 4y agoIn this article's case it mixes things actually barred by state law with alleged violations of a bargaining agreement and such. So IMHO "crime of email" in the headline is a legitimate metaphorical use of "crime" while the mixed situation in the article makes it merely confusing.
- quickthrower2 4y agoCorrect, but interesting it is all of what you mentioned, except not “the state” and “law” becomes “bylaw”