Which of the following statements BEST defines white-collar crime?
A) when a business professional commits an illegal act and pays authorities to look the other way
B) an illegal act committed by a working-class person against an affluent individual
C) actions that violate informal norms and may result in civil suits against the perpetrator, but not criminal suits
D) illegal acts committed by affluent, "respectable" individuals in the course of business activities

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White-collar crime refers to illegal acts committed by individuals in the course of their professional lives, particularly those who are affluent and hold positions of power or respect. It contrasts with blue-collar crime, which involves more physical forms of criminal activity and is often associated with lower socioeconomic status.

Which of the Following Statements BEST Defines White-Collar Crime