vic|tim|less

vic|tim|less
vic|tim|less «VIHK tuhm lihs», adjective.
Especially U.S. (of legal offenses) not having or involving a victim: »

A federally financed advisory committee has urged state legislatures to go slow in decriminalizing or legalizing so-called victimless crimes such as gambling, prostitution and pornography (New York Times).

Usage Strictly, a victimless crime is one that involves only consenting persons and no complainant claiming to be a victim.

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