Because of the origins of the crime of __________,it has outlived its purpose and is being gradually eliminated from American criminal law.

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Mayhem is the only option that has historical origins dating back to the English common law and has lost its relevance in modern criminal law. Mayhem involves disabling or disfiguring a person, which is now covered under more specific and modern offenses such as assault and battery or aggravated assault. Therefore, there is a gradual elimination of mayhem as a separate offense.

Because of the Origins of the Crime of __________,It Has