criminal offense
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In a follow-up post on Facebook, police warned some social media comments on the case "can be a crossing of the line and in the worst case, a criminal offense".
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The SEC says any statement that it has approved a securities offering is a criminal offense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
"It should be a criminal offense, and we are going to launch a campaign," Sheinbaum said, adding that she had suffered similar attacks in her youth.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
Overstaying a visa is not considered a criminal offense, and penalties are issued if the person leaves the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
Mass action was perilous in South Africa, where it was a criminal offense for an African to strike, and where the rights of free speech and movement were unmercifully curtailed.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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