misprise

[ mis-prahyz ]

verb (used with object),mis·prised, mis·pris·ing.

misprize.

Other words from misprise

mis·pris·er, noun

Words Nearby misprise

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How to use misprise in a sentence

If an offender can't pay the fine, he shall be imprisoned a year more, without bail or misprise.
Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. | S. A. Reilly
The penalty for disobeying is imprisonment, without bail or misprise, and a fine of ten pounds.
Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. | S. A. Reilly

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