crime of passion

成語所屬單字crime

crime of passion — 慣用語

1. a crime, usually violent, that is committed because of strong emotions such as j

1.慣用語
釋義

激情犯罪(因妒忌或憤怒等強烈情緒而犯下的罪行)

a crime, usually violent, that is committed because of strong emotions such as jealousy or anger, especially in a romantic relationship

例句

The lawyer argued that her client had acted in the heat of the moment and that this was a crime of passion, not planned murder.

In many legal systems, a crime of passion is treated differently from premeditated murder.