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arson

/ɑːrsən/ noun · British & US
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What does arson mean?

noun

The crime of intentionally setting fire to property, usually to collect insurance or to cause damage. Arson can also refer to the act of setting fire to something, especially a building.

Example

"The police investigated the case of arson at the abandoned warehouse."

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