misdemeanor
Law. a criminal offense defined as less serious than a felony.
an instance of misbehavior; misdeed.
Origin of misdemeanor
1- Also especially British, mis·de·mean·our .
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How to use misdemeanor in a sentence
Unlike the Cheneys, here is a man whose misdemeanors came to torment him.
Three Dicks: Cheney, Nixon, Richard III and the Art of Reputation Rehab | Clive Irving | July 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey charged her with two misdemeanors, Obstructing Government Administration, Failure to Obey Police Officer.
The Cost: What Stop and Frisk Does to a Young Man’s Soul | Rilla Askew | May 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAbout half of all illegal aliens deported since 2009 have either been immigration crimes or non-violent misdemeanors.
Is Obama Really the Deporter-in-Chief? Yes and No. | Caitlin Dickson | April 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhere, you might ask, are Crimes and Misdemeanors, Manhattan, Manhattan Murder Mystery, or Bananas?
Woody Allen’s Best & Worst Movies: ‘Annie Hall’ ‘Match Point’ & More (Video) | Malcolm Jones | July 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAs a result there are daily crimes and misdemeanors, which all too many Israeli Jews are happy to ignore.
No longer, for the moment, were the captains heavy crimes and misdemeanors held against him.
Cursed | George Allan EnglandHe was accused of high treason, in endeavoring to subvert the fundamental laws, and of other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Our country lyceum formed itself into a mock court, and tried King Alcohol for various crimes and misdemeanors.
Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler | Pardee ButlerGentlemen of the Jury, they committed "misdemeanors," they "obstructed officers," they resisted the process of despotism!
The Trial of Theodore Parker | Theodore ParkerThe Stamp Act only taxed commercial and legal documents; the fugitive slave bill makes our words misdemeanors.
The Trial of Theodore Parker | Theodore Parker
Cultural definitions for 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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