attempt Meaning and Definition
1. n. the act of attacking
2. n. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
3. v. enter upon an activity or enterprise
4. v. make an effort or attempt
An attempt to commit a crime occurs if a criminal has an intent to commit a crime, prepares for the crime, and takes a substantial step toward completing the crime, but the completion does not occur, for reasons not intended by the criminal.
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