"supercrime" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: supercrimes [plural]
Etymology: From super- + crime. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|super|crime}} super- + crime Head templates: {{en-noun}} supercrime (plural supercrimes)
  1. A very major crime.

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