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What does it mean?
It is a crime against the state to be able to commit it.
In plain terms
Having the capacity to commit a crime is itself a crime.
What can you take from it?
Limit dangerous capabilities.

Where it applies

  • security policy
  • weapon control
  • corporate compliance

Putting it to work

  • risk assessment
  • regulation

Questions to consider

  • Should potential threats be criminalized?
  • How to balance security and freedom?

Another view

Potential does not equal action; over‑regulation can stifle innovation.

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