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misprision
1[ mis-prizh-uhn ]
noun
- a neglect or violation of official duty by one in office.
- failure by one not an accessory to prevent or notify the authorities of treason or felony.
- a contempt against the government, monarch, or courts, as sedition, lese majesty, or a contempt of court.
- a mistake; misunderstanding.
misprision
2[ mis-prizh-uhn ]
noun
- contempt or scorn.
misprision
1/ mɪsˈprɪʒən /
noun
- a failure to inform the proper authorities of the commission of an act of treason
- the deliberate concealment of the commission of a felony
misprision
2/ mɪsˈprɪʒən /
noun
- contempt
- failure to appreciate the value of something
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Example Sentences
These pert, bird-like ways formed her shield against ridicule and misprision.
“You were guilty of misprision of treason in not revealing it,” remarked the Earl.
Fisher, who had been found guilty of misprision of treason, had so far been left unpunished.
A sensibility to injury, to fear, to harm, to misprision—a quick jealousy—suspicion—soreness!
These pert, birdlike ways formed her shield against ridicule and misprision.
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