substantial step

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. A significant or important action, movement, or stage in a process that brings one closer to a goal or a result.; An act that goes beyond mere preparation and demonstrates a clear intent to commit a crime, often used to establish criminal liability for an attempt.

💬 Examples

  1. The arrests mark a substantial step in disrupting illicit networks operating within the country.

  2. The prosecution must prove that the defendant took a substantial step toward committing the robbery.