ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Crime

Crime is when someone does something that is against the law. Laws are rules that people in a country have agreed to follow. When someone breaks these rules they can be punished. Punishment can range from not being allowed to do something, to paying money as a "fine" or going to jail. Criminals can also be made to apologize to the people they hurt or take steps to make sure they don't do it again.
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