Arson
noun
The act of purposely setting fire to property or buildings.
The police detained him on charges of arson.
Often appears as...
- commit arson
- charged with arson
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Formal
Technical
noun
The act of purposely setting fire to property or buildings.
The police detained him on charges of arson.
Often appears as...
- commit arson
- charged with arson
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Intentional Crime
Arson involves intentionally setting fires; it's not accidental and considered a serious crime.
They were convicted of arson for burning down the abandoned warehouse.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Consequences
Arson is a felony with severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
After the arson trial, the perpetrator received a lengthy prison sentence.
Pro Tip 3/3Property Damage
Use 'arson' to describe fires that damage homes, businesses, or other structures.
The arson left several families homeless and destroyed a local business.
Pro Tip 1/3Intentional Crime
Arson involves intentionally setting fires; it's not accidental and considered a serious crime.
They were convicted of arson for burning down the abandoned warehouse.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Consequences
Arson is a felony with severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
After the arson trial, the perpetrator received a lengthy prison sentence.
Pro Tip 3/3Property Damage
Use 'arson' to describe fires that damage homes, businesses, or other structures.
The arson left several families homeless and destroyed a local business.
Pro Tip 1/3Intentional Crime
Arson involves intentionally setting fires; it's not accidental and considered a serious crime.
They were convicted of arson for burning down the abandoned warehouse.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Consequences
Arson is a felony with severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
After the arson trial, the perpetrator received a lengthy prison sentence.
Pro Tip 3/3Property Damage
Use 'arson' to describe fires that damage homes, businesses, or other structures.
The arson left several families homeless and destroyed a local business.
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Gorilla Rescue PIPE...
around here with so many economic benefits that have one direct to the community sharing the economic benefits of the park turned out to be the best investment for protecting the mountain gorillas and their habitat in the past three years wildlife authorities say there have been no arson fires in the
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Arson Trail PIPE Kentucky...
going to a community called wind town but I grew up raised up here best people the world my opinion when it comes to arson it has devastated us here in this part of the country we have one of the highest arson rates in the state you
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
peaceful orderly means of addressing this frustration we must respect the process of law whether or not we agree with the outcome in a civilized society there can be no excuse no excuse for the murder arson theft and vandalism that
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Wildfires 101 PIPE National...
for fires to erupt. However, about 90% of wildfires are caused by human activity, such as campfires that become uncontrollable, improperly handled cigarettes, or arson. Although wildfires occur worldwide, they are most common
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The art of bow-making PIPE...
and I will be more careful with open fire from now on. My mother had to do a lot of explaining, telling people that her son did not commit a premeditated arson. I also researched extensively on bows around the world.
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Why 30 is not the new 20...
and told me she was there to talk about guy problems. Now when I heard this, I was so relieved. My classmate got an arsonist for her first client. And I got a twentysomething who wanted to talk about boys.
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Discovering Wildlife in...
War Two, only to get burnt down by arson in the 70s. But there's one section that remains untouched. The crypt? Oh my god, it's huge. And it's cold. It's really cold. It's creepy, isn't it?
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Ancient wonders captured...
toll however what occurred to me was human caused destruction which was not only causing a significant portion of the destruction but actually it was accelerating this includes arson urban
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Ben Kacyra: Ancient...
human-caused destruction, which was not only causing a significant portion of the destruction, but actually it was accelerating. This includes arson, urban sprawl,
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A Match Made in Africa PIPE...
out having his first walk with arson with Albert the Sheep they were learning to play together
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Gorilla Rescue PIPE...
around here with so many economic benefits that have one direct to the community sharing the economic benefits of the park turned out to be the best investment for protecting the mountain gorillas and their habitat in the past three years wildlife authorities say there have been no arson fires in the
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Arson Trail PIPE Kentucky...
going to a community called wind town but I grew up raised up here best people the world my opinion when it comes to arson it has devastated us here in this part of the country we have one of the highest arson rates in the state you
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
peaceful orderly means of addressing this frustration we must respect the process of law whether or not we agree with the outcome in a civilized society there can be no excuse no excuse for the murder arson theft and vandalism that
Video examples
Wildfires 101 PIPE National...
for fires to erupt. However, about 90% of wildfires are caused by human activity, such as campfires that become uncontrollable, improperly handled cigarettes, or arson. Although wildfires occur worldwide, they are most common
Video examples
The art of bow-making PIPE...
and I will be more careful with open fire from now on. My mother had to do a lot of explaining, telling people that her son did not commit a premeditated arson. I also researched extensively on bows around the world.
Video examples
Why 30 is not the new 20...
and told me she was there to talk about guy problems. Now when I heard this, I was so relieved. My classmate got an arsonist for her first client. And I got a twentysomething who wanted to talk about boys.
Video examples
Discovering Wildlife in...
War Two, only to get burnt down by arson in the 70s. But there's one section that remains untouched. The crypt? Oh my god, it's huge. And it's cold. It's really cold. It's creepy, isn't it?
Video examples
Ancient wonders captured...
toll however what occurred to me was human caused destruction which was not only causing a significant portion of the destruction but actually it was accelerating this includes arson urban
Video examples
Ben Kacyra: Ancient...
human-caused destruction, which was not only causing a significant portion of the destruction, but actually it was accelerating. This includes arson, urban sprawl,
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A Match Made in Africa PIPE...
out having his first walk with arson with Albert the Sheep they were learning to play together
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S.E. Cupp
American Journalist
After helping the Republican National Committee address some of the troubling deficiencies the party faced after 2012, as outlined in its so-called autopsy report, and witnessing some real progress in our outreach to women in the ensuing years, I did not expect an egomaniacal arsonist to come along and set all that ablaze.
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Ted Wheeler
American Politician
Peaceful demonstrations are essential to our democratic system. Unfortunately, some individuals have engaged in unlawful and dangerous activity, including arson, rioting, looting, and damaging public and private property.
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Bill Janklow
American Politician
What's taken God 200 years to create was wiped out in a couple of days by what was apparently an arsonist, And it just shows you what a sick world we live in nowadays.
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Josh Fox
American Director
According to the oil and gas industry and their proponents, I am a communist, terrorist, Nazi, Russian-sympathizing, anti-American, arsonist, extremist.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
American Politician
I was born to a dad who was born in the South Bronx while the Bronx was burning, while landlords were committing arson to their own buildings.
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Frank Moore Colby
American Educator
Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them will own up to a lack of humor?
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Joseph Wambaugh
American Writer
The serial arsonist is the most difficult to apprehend because the evidence is burned up.
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Janet Varney
American Actress
I always had a pretty serious fascination with fire. Luckily I'm not an arsonist!
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Jimmy Breslin
American Entertainer
The professional arsonist builds vacant lots for money.
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S.E. Cupp
American Journalist
After helping the Republican National Committee address some of the troubling deficiencies the party faced after 2012, as outlined in its so-called autopsy report, and witnessing some real progress in our outreach to women in the ensuing years, I did not expect an egomaniacal arsonist to come along and set all that ablaze.
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Ted Wheeler
American Politician
Peaceful demonstrations are essential to our democratic system. Unfortunately, some individuals have engaged in unlawful and dangerous activity, including arson, rioting, looting, and damaging public and private property.
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Bill Janklow
American Politician
What's taken God 200 years to create was wiped out in a couple of days by what was apparently an arsonist, And it just shows you what a sick world we live in nowadays.
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Josh Fox
American Director
According to the oil and gas industry and their proponents, I am a communist, terrorist, Nazi, Russian-sympathizing, anti-American, arsonist, extremist.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
American Politician
I was born to a dad who was born in the South Bronx while the Bronx was burning, while landlords were committing arson to their own buildings.
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Frank Moore Colby
American Educator
Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them will own up to a lack of humor?
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Joseph Wambaugh
American Writer
The serial arsonist is the most difficult to apprehend because the evidence is burned up.
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Janet Varney
American Actress
I always had a pretty serious fascination with fire. Luckily I'm not an arsonist!
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Jimmy Breslin
American Entertainer
The professional arsonist builds vacant lots for money.
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