Dictionary Entry
arson
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/AHR-suhn/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyEmerging (0)The crime of deliberately setting fire to a building, vehicle, or other property.
In a Sentence
“The police charged the suspect with arson after the warehouse fire caused millions in damage.”
Origin
Old French arsion, from Latin arsio 'a burning', from ardere 'to burn'.
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