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Definitions for: Arson [n] malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term for arson is fire-raising"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ar"son ([aum]r"s'n; 277), n. [OF. arson, arsun, fr. L.
ardere, arsum, to burn.] (Law)
The malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of
another man, which by the common law is felony; the malicious
and voluntary firing of a building or ship. --Wharton.
Note: The definition of this crime is varied by statues in
different countries and states. The English law of
arson has been considerably modified in the United
States; in some of the States it has been materially
enlarged, while in others, various degrees of arson
have been established, with corresponding punishment.
--Burrill.
Synonyms: fire-raising, incendiarism
See Also: burning, combustion
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