- a variation of misdemeanor.
misdemeanour
Britishnoun
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criminal law (formerly) an offence generally less heinous than a felony and which until 1967 involved a different form of trial Compare felony
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any minor offence or transgression
Example Sentences
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Two former ministers, including ex-transport minister Kostas Karamanlis were also referred to justice by parliament but face only misdemeanour charges at present.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
The defendants could benefit from a 2019 law under which breaches of the confidentiality of communications are classed as a misdemeanour.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Brook's misdemeanour occurred before England touched ground in Australia, but it typified the slapdash approach to regaining the urn.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
She is facing multiple charges of misdemeanour theft of services.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025
Dora and Margaret then arranged their dress and went down-stairs to tea, followed by Amy, who felt alarmed as she thought of encountering her aunt's eye after her misdemeanour.
From Amy Herbert by Sewell, Elizabeth
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