crime of passion
idiomPart ofcrime
crime of passion — idiom
1. a crime, usually violent, that is committed because of strong emotions such as j
1.idiom
Definition
a crime, usually violent, that is committed because of strong emotions such as jealousy or anger, especially in a romantic relationship
Example
The lawyer argued that her client had acted in the heat of the moment and that this was a crime of passion, not planned murder.
In many legal systems, a crime of passion is treated differently from premeditated murder.