- 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
The 26-year-old has turned down franchise riches to commit to the national team and remains the most likely candidate to be the next Test captain, despite the Wellington misdemeanour.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
Responding to the protests, the LA Police Department said it made 29 arrests, almost all for failure to disperse, which is a misdemeanour, according to the BBC's media partner CBS News.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025
Indeed, if Mr. Kingston behaved well, Rachel, apart from her specific misdemeanour, behaved even better.
From A Mere Chance, Vol. 2 of 3 A Novel by Cambridge, Ada
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