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victimless crime

/ˈvɪktɪmləs kraɪm/

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/ˈvɪktɪmləs kraɪm/C1formallegal
  • ruТермин, используемый для описания незаконного действия или правонарушения, которое напрямую не вредит и не нарушает права другого человека, часто включающий действия по обоюдному согласию или действия, направленные против самого себя.

A term used to describe an illegal act or offense that does not directly harm or violate the rights of another person, often involving consensual activities or actions against oneself.

  1. Crime without a direct victimC1formal

    An illegal act that does not directly harm or injure another person, often involving consensual activities or actions against oneself.

    ruПреступление без прямого потерпевшего

    • Some argue that drug possession is a victimless crime.
    • Prostitution is often debated as a victimless crime.
    • Gambling is sometimes considered a victimless crime by its supporters.