加重犯
Meanings
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aggravated offense; aggravated crime
Legal term for a crime whose penalty is increased due to aggravating factors, such as causing a more serious result. Often contrasted with 結果的加重犯 (consequential aggravated offense).
See also: 結果的加重犯
An aggravated offense is punished more severely than the basic offense.
This case may be treated as an aggravated crime.