summary offence
Britishnoun
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In the past, the offence of sedition was classified as a summary offence that would be handled by a lower court magistrate alone, without a jury.
From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2022
Bieber's legal team said they expect the matter will be treated as a summary offence, which is the equivalent of a misdemeanor in the United States.
From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2014
As a summary offence under the Crime and Disorder Act, it will be fully heard in a magistrates' court.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2012
In English law, crimes are usually classified as treason, felony, misdemeanour and summary offence.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various
Misdemeanour, roughly but not exactly, corresponds to the French d�lit, and summary offence to contravention.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
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