crime of passion

Noun

Meaning

crime of passion (plural crimes of passion)

(law, criminology) A crime, typically a violent crime such as assault or murder, committed against a loved one because of sudden jealous rage or heartbreak rather than as a premeditated act.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

sex crime

Examples

I hate you, Jacob Black." "That's good. Hate is a passionate emotion." "I'll give you passionate," I muttered under my breath. "Murder, the ultimate crime of passion. Stephenie Meyer

Can you blame Thérèse for plunging into a tempestuous adulterous relationship with Camille’s handsome friend Laurent, leading them both to commit a horrible crime of passion? Source: Internet

Sure it was a crime of passion, but that doesn’t excuse it. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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