arson
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arsons
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arsons
Britannica Dictionary definition of ARSON
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the illegal burning of a building or other property
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the crime of setting fire to something
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The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but investigators suspect arson.
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The town has suffered a rash of arson attacks.
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The town has suffered a rash of arsons.
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Investigators suspect that the fire was set by an arsonist.
