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Dictionary
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Def: an intentional act the purpose of which is to commit an offence but does not result in the successful completion of the act
Example: A burned out car in Essex could be linked to a "drug-related" murder attempt in the county, police said.
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| Usage note |
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| Word family |
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impossible attempt
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attempt on someone's life
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assassination attempt
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murder attempt
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suicide attempt
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incomplete attempt
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completed attempt
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