Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or dealing with the study of crime, criminals, or criminal behavior

“The criminologic research on juvenile delinquency was published in a leading academic journal.”

2. noun

the study of crime, criminals, or criminal behavior

“Criminology and criminologic studies often inform law enforcement strategies and policies.”

3. noun

a person who studies or deals with criminology

“The criminologic expert provided expert testimony in the court case.”