Arson
Pronunciation : Ar"son
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. arson, arsun, fr. L. ardere, arsum, to burn.] (Law)
Definition : Defn: 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. Wharton.
Note: The definition of this crime is varied by statues in different countries and states. The English law of arson has been considerably modified in the United States; in some of the States it has been materially enlarged, while in others, various degrees of arson have been established, with corresponding punishment. Burrill.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913