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Latest post Thu, Dec 27 2007 7:49 AM by Angliholic. 2 replies.
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Angliholic  +  457407 Thu, 27 Dec 07 06:26 AM

The kidnapper was sent to prison because of his criminal act.

Could I interpret "his criminal act" as "his crime/criminal behavior?" Thanks.
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Mister Micawber  +  457412 Thu, 27 Dec 07 06:49 AM

You could use 'crime', but 'criminal behaviour', while reprehensible, is not always punishable.
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Angliholic  +  457422 Thu, 27 Dec 07 07:49 AM

 Mister Micawber wrote:

You could use 'crime', but 'criminal behaviour', while reprehensible, is not always punishable.

Thanks, Mister.

Got it.
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