The idea that crime is a result of factors outside the control of individuals, and thus individuals are not responsible for their actions, is referred to as the doctrine of destinism.

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The concept described is more accurately related to determinism, particularly in the context of sociological or psychological determinism, which suggests that individual behavior, including criminal actions, is influenced by external factors beyond their control, rather than "destinism," which is not a recognized term in criminology or philosophy.

The Idea That Crime Is a Result of Factors Outside