ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME

Definition: ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME

1. (Law), such an intentional preparatory act as will apparently result, if not extrinsically hindered, in a crime which it was designed to effect. --Wharton. Syn: Attempt , Endeavor , Effort , Exertion , Trial . Usage: These words agree in the idea of calling forth our powers into action. Trial is the generic term; it denotes a putting forth of one's powers with a view to determine what they can accomplish; as, to make trial of one's strength. An attempt is always directed to some definite and specific object; as, ``The attempt, and not the deed, confounds us.'' --Shak. An endeavor is a continued attempt; as, ``His high endeavor and his glad success.'' --Cowper. Effort is a specific putting forth of strength in order to carry out an attempt. Exertion is the putting forth or active exercise of any faculty or power. ``It admits of all degrees of effort and even natural action without effort.'' --C. J. Smith. See Try .

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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