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misdemeanor

UK
/ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nə/
US
/ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/

Translations

misdemeanornoun
misdemeanors
pl
UK
/ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nə/
US
/ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/
He was fined for a minor misdemeanor.
Его оштрафовали за незначительный проступок.
The court found him guilty of a misdemeanor.
Суд признал его виновным в правонарушении.
Synonyms
offense
crime
misdeed
infraction
transgression
wrongdoing
misdemeanoradjective
UK
/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə/
US
/ˌmɪsdɪˈminər/
Used attributively in legal contexts (e.g., "misdemeanor charge").

Definitions

misdemeanornoun
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
She was charged with a misdemeanor for trespassing on private property.
An instance or act of misconduct or misbehavior, especially one that is not legally punishable; a minor wrongdoing.
The teacher punished the student for his misdemeanor during class.
misdemeanoradjective
Relating to or designating a misdemeanor; involving a minor criminal offense.
The defendant faced misdemeanor charges rather than felony ones.
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