Latin word crimen comes from Proto-Indo-European *krey-, Proto-Indo-European *-men-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *krey- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *-men- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *kreimen | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| crimen | Latin (lat) | (in respect to the accused) The fault one is accused of; crime, misdeed, offence, fault.. (in respect to the accuser) A charge, accusation, reproach; calumny, slander.. A cause of a crime; criminal.. A judicial decision, verdict, or judgment.. An object of reproach, invective.. An object representing a crime.. The crime of lewdness; adultery. |