Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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inchoate offense
A step toward the commission of another crime, the step in itself being serious enough to merit punishment. ( In criminal law, the three inchoate offenses are attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation. The term is sometimes criticized (see quot. be-low). - Also termed anticipatory offense; inchoate crime; preliminary crime.