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“Definition, Nature, Scope, and Importance of Criminology.” 💠 Criminology – Definition, Nature, Scope, and Importance (For LLB Semester Exam – 14–16 Marks) 🔹 1. Introduction Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals, and criminal behavior . It tries to understand why people commit crimes, how crime affects society, and how society can prevent and control it. In short — “Criminology studies crime as a social and human problem, not just a legal violation.” 🔹 2. Meaning of Criminology The word Criminology comes from two words: ‘Crimen’ (Latin) → means crime ‘Logos’ (Greek) → means study or science So, Criminology literally means ‘the science or study of crime.’ 🔹 3. Definition of Criminology 🧠 Top Scholars’ Definitions: Edwin H. Sutherland (Father of Modern Criminology): “Criminology is the body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon, including the making of laws, breaking of laws, and society’s reaction toward law-breaking...