high crimes

A form of high crime — A major crime or wrongdoing, notably one subject to trial before the highest courts which may impose the gravest punishments.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of high crime
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APA

high crimes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/high%20crimes

MLA

“high crimes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/high%20crimes. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “high crimes,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/high%20crimes.

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