quasi-crime

quasi crime

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Hist. 1. An offense not subject to criminal prosecution (such as contempt or violation of a municipal ordinance) but for which penalties or forfeitures can be imposed. • The term includes offenses that give rise to qui tam actions and forfeitures for the violation of a public duty. 2. An offense for which someone other […]

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quasi crime

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quasi crime 准犯罪；准公犯 １指一行为在性质上不具备刑事指控客体的特征，但可处以没收财产或罚款。如非婚生子女诉讼〔bastardy proceeding〕或强制收回官职诉讼〔quo warranto〕即属此类。２指犯罪者以外的人承担刑事责任的犯罪行为，因为实际犯罪者被推定为依该人的命令而实施犯罪。

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