+A **criminal** is an individual who has committed a [crime](/wiki/crime), an act forbidden by the governing [law](/wiki/law) of a jurisdiction. Their actions typically incur formal punishment or societal consequence, affecting both their lives and the broader community.
+## See also
+- [Crime](/wiki/crime)
+- [Punishment](/wiki/punishment)
+- [Justice System](/wiki/justice_system)
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