criminology
nounHow to pronounce criminology:
Definition of criminology:
- criminology (noun):
- the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement.
- the scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon, of criminals, and of penal treatment
Synonyms for criminology:
penology
sociology
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