Definition of Arson in real context with illustrations and synonyms from 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam ideal for GRE candidates and advanced learners of English
/ˈɑː.sən/ US /ˈɑːr-/ (noun)
Definition
the crime or offense of setting someone’s property on fire intentionally and destroy the property completely, pyromania, incineration, the crime of burning property especially a building, incendiarism, torching, burning, ignition
Example
Most states no longer require that the property damaged or destroyed be a dwelling or even a building, and the knowing burning of personal property without consent or with unlawful intent is generally enough to constitute arson. Although arson is generally a felony, many state laws include different degrees of severity depending on the defendant’s intent, how the fire or explosion was caused, and whether the fire or explosion resulted in physical injury or death.
Source of example: https://www.law.cornell.edu/
Parts of speech
Noun: arsonist
