In order for a crime to exist,there must be an act that is defined by society as bad or wrong.Which component of a crime does this refer to?

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The act that is defined by society as bad or wrong refers to the actus reus component of a crime. Actus reus is the Latin term for "guilty act" and refers to the physical act, omission, or status that is prohibited by law. In other words, it is the action or behavior that is considered a crime.

In Order for a Crime to Exist,there Must Be an Act