Noun
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.
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