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Definition of Arson
1. Noun. Malicious burning to destroy property. "The British term for arson is fire-raising"
Exact synonyms: Fire-raising, Incendiarism
Generic synonyms: Burning, Combustion
Derivative terms: Arsonist
Generic synonyms: Burning, Combustion
Derivative terms: Arsonist
Definition of Arson
1. n. The malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is felony; the malicious and voluntary firing of a building or ship.
Definition of Arson
1. the malicious or fraudulent burning of property [n -S] : ARSONOUS [adj]