administrative crime

noun

: violation of a regulation of a government agency that is punishable as a crime

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“Administrative crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/administrative%20crime. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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