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hate crime
This term describes a specific legal and sociological category of offense where the motive is the defining characteristic. It is distinct from general violence because the target is chosen specifically as a representative of a marginalized or protected group, intending to intimidate not just the individual but the entire community they represent.
In legal contexts, the term often triggers "sentence enhancements," meaning the crime carries a harsher penalty than a similar act committed without bias. It is used predominantly in formal reports, legal proceedings, and journalistic accounts of social conflict.
Meanings
Examples
The police are investigating the attack as a hate crime.
We must take a stand against every single hate crime in our city.
The judge handed down a severe sentence because it was classified as a hate crime.
I cannot believe someone would commit a hate crime in this neighborhood.
The new legislation provides stricter penalties for any hate crime.
Was the vandalism of the temple considered a hate crime?
The victim of the hate crime received support from the local community.
It is heartbreaking to see a hate crime occur in a place of worship.