1. an act or behavior that is not considered a crime or criminal offense

Examples

• Jaywalking is often treated as a noncrime in many cities.
• The committee debated whether the violation should be classified as a crime or noncrime.
• Traffic violations are typically considered noncrimes rather than criminal offenses.
• The new policy distinguishes between crimes and noncrimes in the reporting system.
• Many civil infractions fall into the category of noncrime.
• The legal reform aimed to reclassify certain offenses as noncrimes.