La criminalità
Definition
Criminalità refers to illegal activities and behaviors that violate laws and regulations in a society. It includes actions such as theft, murder, drug trafficking, and fraud.
Analogy
Think of criminalità as a dark cloud hanging over a city. Just like a cloud can bring rain and darkness, criminalità brings harm and fear to a community.
Related terms
Giustizia: The term giustizia refers to the concept of justice, which involves fair treatment and punishment for those who commit crimes.
Polizia: Polizia means police in Italian. They are responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and apprehending criminals.
Carcere: Carcere translates to prison. It is where individuals convicted of crimes serve their sentences as punishment for their actions.
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