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arson

1 of 1noun
/ˈɑr.sən/
1

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

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  • The fire department suspects arson as the cause of the warehouse fire.
  • The police arrested a suspect in connection with the arson of several vehicles downtown.
  • Arson investigations often involve examining evidence such as burn patterns and accelerants.
  • The insurance company denied the claim due to evidence suggesting the fire was caused by arson.
  • Arson is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.