misdemeanor
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dɪˈmi noun
1.
Law. a criminal offense defined as less serious than a felony.
2.
an instance of misbehavior; misdeed.
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misdemeanour or (US) misdemeanor (ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | criminal law Compare felony (formerly) an offence generally less heinous than a felony and which until 1967 involved a different form of trial |
| 2. | any minor offence or transgression |
| misdemeanor or (US) misdemeanor | |
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Misdemeanor
is always a great word to know.
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Cultural Dictionary
misdemeanor [(mis-di-mee-nuhr)]A minor crime, punishable by a fine or a light jail term. Common misdemeanors, such as traffic violations, are usually dealt with informally, without a trial. (Compare felony.)
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Example sentences
The misdemeanor case was thrown out.
The next month he pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor.
Plenty of otherwise normal people have background issues, including misdemeanor and felony convictions.
She is charged with obtaining food or lodging with intent to defraud, a second degree misdemeanor.
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