Crime
Crime noun - Activities that are in violation of the laws of the state.
Smuggling and crime are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smuggling" instead a noun "Crime".
Nearby Words: criminal, criminally
Both words in one sentence
- While smuggling is a fairly serious crime, Abe's family connections will protect him from any real punishment.
Source: Confess to a Lesser Crime -
On top of that, she's perfectly willing to break the very laws she's supposed to be protecting (namely, smuggling goods off the planet), justifying it by saying "It's only a crime if you get caught".
Source: Heroic Comedic Sociopath - Greek Gangs seem to be the go-to Ethnic Crime Gang for antiquities smuggling and gun-running; illegal (non-casino) gambling is another favorite.
Source: Generic Ethnic Crime Gang
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