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单词 corpus delicti
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Definition of corpus delicti in English:

corpus delicti

noundɪˈlɪktʌɪ-tē
Law

  • 1The facts and circumstances constituting a crime.

    〔律〕（构成犯罪的）证据；事实

    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. 1.1 Concrete evidence of a crime, such as a corpse.
      犯罪实证（或铁证）（如尸体）
      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 delicti

noun-tē
Law

  • 1The facts and circumstances constituting a breach of a law.

    〔律〕（构成犯罪的）证据；事实

    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. 1.1 Concrete evidence of a crime, such as a corpse.
      犯罪实证（或铁证）（如尸体）
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The period of limitation shall not run during any time when the corpus delicti remains undiscovered.

Origin

Latin, literally ‘body of offense’.
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