chánh phạm

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The Vietnamese word "chánh phạm" is a noun that translates to "principal author of a crime" in English. This term is often used in legal contexts to refer to the main person responsible for committing a crime.

Explanation:

• Chánh means "main" or "principal."
• Phạm means "to commit" (as in committing a crime).

Usage:

When you use "chánh phạm," you are typically discussing someone who has played a major role in carrying out a criminal act, as opposed to someone who may have assisted or been indirectly involved.

Example:

• "Trong vụ án này, anh ta được xác định là chánh phạm."
  • Translation: "In this case, he is identified as the principal author of the crime."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions about law, "chánh phạm" might be contrasted with terms like "đồng phạm" (accomplice) or "nghi phạm" (suspect). This distinction is important in legal settings, where understanding the roles of different individuals in a crime is crucial.

Word Variants:

• Chánh phạm doesn’t have many direct variants, but related terms include:
  • Đồng phạm: Accomplice
  • Nghi phạm: Suspect
  • Phạm tội: To commit a crime

Different Meanings:

"Chánh phạm" is primarily used in legal contexts, so its meaning is quite specific. It does not have widely recognized alternative meanings outside of this context.

Synonyms:

• Thủ phạm: This term can also refer to a perpetrator or culprit, although it can imply a broader range of involvement in the crime, not just the principal author.

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noun

1. principal author of a crime