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Definition of corpus delicti in English: corpus delictinoundɪˈlɪktʌɪ-tē Law 1The facts and circumstances constituting a crime. Example sentencesExamples - I've worked in criminal justice for years, and I always know what should be done when there is a substantial corpus delicti.
- 1.1 Concrete evidence of a crime, such as a corpse.
Example sentencesExamples - The period of limitation shall not run during any time when the corpus delicti remains undiscovered.
Origin Latin, literally 'body of offence'. Definition of corpus delicti in US English: corpus delictinoun-tē Law 1The facts and circumstances constituting a breach of a law. Example sentencesExamples - I've worked in criminal justice for years, and I always know what should be done when there is a substantial corpus delicti.
- 1.1 Concrete evidence of a crime, such as a corpse.
Example sentencesExamples - The period of limitation shall not run during any time when the corpus delicti remains undiscovered.
Origin Latin, literally ‘body of offense’. |