Which of these terms means that detectives believe an offense really did take place but was not as serious as the complainant described it?

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Defounding refers to the process where law enforcement officials determine that an offense did occur, but it was not as severe as initially reported by the complainant. This contrasts with unfounding, where the conclusion is that no crime occurred at all.

Which of These Terms Means That Detectives Believe an Offense