1. (n.) Any violation of law, either divine or human; an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission of an act forbidden by law.

2. (n.) Gross violation of human law, in distinction from a misdemeanor or trespass, or other slight offense. Hence, also, any aggravated offense against morality or the public welfare; any outrage or great wrong.

3. (n.) Any great wickedness or sin; iniquity.

4. (n.) That which occasion crime.