substantial step

Langue: fr

📖 Définitions

Étape importante; Acte substantiel

EN: 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.

💬 Exemples

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

Les arrestations marquent une étape importante dans la perturbation des réseaux illicites opérant dans le pays.
The prosecution must prove that the defendant took a substantial step toward committing the robbery.

L'accusation doit prouver que l'accusé a posé un acte substantiel pour commettre le vol.