Criminal \Crim"i*nal\ (kr?m"?-nal), a. [L. criminalis, fr.
   crimen: cf. F. criminel. See Crime.]
   1. Guilty of crime or sin.
      [1913 Webster]

            The neglect of any of the relative duties renders us
            criminal in the sight of God.         --Rogers.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Involving a crime; of the nature of a crime; -- said of an
      act or of conduct; as, criminal carelessness.
      [1913 Webster]

            Foppish and fantastic ornaments are only indications
            of vice, not criminal in themselves.  --Addison.
      [1913 Webster]

   3. Relating to crime; -- opposed to civil; as, the criminal
      code.
      [1913 Webster]

            The officers and servants of the crown, violating
            the personal liberty, or other right of the subject
            . . . were in some cases liable to criminal process.
                                                  --Hallam.
      [1913 Webster]

   Criminal action (Law), an action or suit instituted to
      secure conviction and punishment for a crime.

   Criminal conversation (Law), unlawful intercourse with a
      married woman; adultery; -- usually abbreviated, crim.
      con.

   Criminal law, the law which relates to crimes.
      [1913 Webster]