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misdemeanor

/ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nə/

/ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/

Translations

misdemeanornoun

misdemeanors

/ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nə/

/ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/

délitAu sens juridique américain, infraction mineure.

She was charged with a misdemeanor for trespassing on private property.

Elle a été inculpée pour un délit d’intrusion sur une propriété privée.

Additional translations

incartadeAu sens de faute ou de petit manquement, hors contexte juridique.

Synonyms

misdemeanoradjective

/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə/

/ˌmɪsdɪˈminər/

Used attributively in legal contexts (e.g., "misdemeanor charge").

délictuelAu sens juridique.

The defendant faced misdemeanor charges rather than felony ones.

Le prévenu était poursuivi pour des infractions délictueuses plutôt que pour des crimes.

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.