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corpus delicti

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪktʌɪ/

Definition of corpus delicti

noun

Law
  • the facts and circumstances constituting a crime.
  • concrete evidence of a crime, such as a corpse.

Origin:

Latin, literally 'body of offence'

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Definition of corpus delicti in the US English dictionary