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What is arson?


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Arson- the willful or malicious burning of property, especially with criminal or fraudulent intent.

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Arson:1:malicious burning to destroy property.

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Arson is the crime of intentionally and maliciously setting fire to structures or wildland areas. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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The crime of maliciously, voluntarily, and willfully setting fire for an improper purpose, as to collect insurance. Thanks!

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Arson: the malicious burning of another's house or property, or the burning of one's own house or property to collect insurance.

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Arson is defined as the willful or malicious burning of property (as a building) especially with criminal or fraudulent intent.

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The willful act of setting something on fire, usually a home or another type of structure.

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Arson n : malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term for arson is fire-raising". It is a felony, please don't do it!

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Arson is the willful or malicious burning of property especially with criminal or fraudulent intent. It has harsh penalties.

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