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crime passionnel

Pronunciation: /ˌkriːm pasjəˈnɛl/

Definition of crime passionnel

noun (plural crimes passionnels pronunc. same)

  • a crime, typically a murder, committed in a fit of sexual jealousy.

Origin:

French, 'crime of passion'

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