Arson
Arson
Arson (/ˈɑːrsən/; from Old French arsion, from Latin arsio, from ardere to burn) is a criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.
Definition
Arson is the act of intentionally setting fire to property, including buildings and personal property, for malicious or fraudulent purposes. The property can be one's own or another's. The act is considered a serious crime and is punishable by law.
Etymology
The term "arson" comes from the Old French arsion, which is derived from the Latin arsio, from ardere meaning "to burn". The term was used in English law to denote the crime of burning a neighbor's house or property.
Related Terms
- Fire: A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance.
- Property: Something owned; a possession. In law, property can refer to something over which a person or business has legal title.
- Crime: An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and for which punishment is imposed upon conviction.
- Fraud: Deception deliberately practiced with a view to gaining an unlawful or unfair advantage; artifice by which the right or interest of another is injured.
- Law: A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.
Legal Aspects
In legal terms, arson is a felony, a serious crime that is punishable by imprisonment. The severity of the punishment varies depending on the jurisdiction, the intent of the perpetrator, and the results of the act. If the arson results in the death of any person, the crime may be punishable as murder under the felony murder rule.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arson
- Wikipedia's article - Arson
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