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Term: Quasi Criminal

Description:

The term "quasi criminal" refers to something or someone that has attributes or characteristics associated with criminal behavior, but is not fully classified as criminal under the law. It generally refers to actions, activities, or situations that are considered morally or ethically wrong, although they may not be illegal in a strict legal sense.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun: A person or thing displaying characteristics associated with criminal behavior without being fully classified as a criminal.
• Adjective: Describing actions, activities, or situations that are considered morally or ethically wrong but may not be illegal.

Possible Senses and Usages:

1. Sense: as a Noun

Usage: The individual was known as a quasi criminal for his involvement in shady dealings.

Sample Sentence: The undercover detective was instrumental in apprehending the quasi criminal at the black market auction.

2. Sense: as an Adjective

Usage: The company had to deal with the quasi criminal activities of its former CEO.

Sample Sentence: The court found him guilty of engaging in quasi criminal behavior despite not breaking any specific laws.

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