Definition of misdemeanor Misdemeanor
/mɪˌsdʌmiˈnɚ/ - [misdumeener] - mis•de•mean•or
We found 6 definitions of misdemeanor from 5 different sources.
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British English
misdemeanour - /mˌɪsdɪmˈiːnɐ/
American English
misdemeanor - /mɪˌsdʌmiˈnɚ/
What does misdemeanor mean?
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NounPlural: misdemeanors |
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| misdemeanor - a crime less serious than a felony | ||
| misdemeanour, infraction, violation, infringement | ||
| criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, crime, offence, offense (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" | ||
| breach of the peace, disorderly behavior, disorderly conduct, disturbance of the peace any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled | ||
| false pretence, false pretense (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation | ||
| indecent exposure, public nudity vulgar and offensive nakedness in a public place | ||
| bearing false witness, lying under oath, perjury criminal offense of making false statements under oath | ||
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- misdemeanor (Noun)
A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are usually called felonies.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- misdemeanor (n.)
Ill behavior; evil conduct; fault. - misdemeanor (n.)
A crime less than a felony.
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misdemeanor
A crime less serious than a felony.
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🔤- misdemeanor, noun, singular of misdemeanors.
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