criminology
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/ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑːlədʒi/
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/ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒi/
The study of crime, including its causes, how it is dealt with, and the people who commit it.
She's studying criminology to understand more about the criminal mind.