true crime

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Noun

true crime (countable and uncountable, plural true crimes)

  1. (uncountable) A nonfiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people.
  2. (countable) A particular work of this genre.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see true,‎ crime.
    It's never a true crime unless it's committed with style.

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