Arson ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Arson ( noun )

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.

Origin:

Late middle english: via old french from latin arson- "the act of setting fire to", from arsus "burnt", past participle of ardere "to burn".

Examples:

1. He was charged with arson for setting fire to the building.
2. The police are treating the fire as suspected arson.
3. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but arson has not been ruled out.
4. The insurance company suspected arson in the case of the suspicious fire at the warehouse.
5. Arson is a serious crime and can result in severe penalties if convicted.

(As a verb)

Arson ( verb )

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.

Origin:

Late middle english: via old french from latin arson- "the act of setting fire to", from arsus "burnt", past participle of ardere "to burn".

Examples:

1. He was charged with arson for setting fire to the building.
2. The police are treating the fire as suspected arson.
3. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but arson has not been ruled out.
4. The insurance company suspected arson in the case of the suspicious fire at the warehouse.
5. Arson is a serious crime and can result in severe penalties if convicted.