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misdemeanor
[mis-di-mee-ner]
noun
Law.a criminal offense defined as less serious than a felony.
an instance of misbehavior; misdeed.
misdemeanor
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.)
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of misdemeanor1
Example Sentences
“Knowingly making false statements about a ballot measure petition is a misdemeanor, but even more importantly, it undermines the integrity of our electoral process.”
Nathan Hochman on Wednesday announced charges that included assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, conspiracy to commit vandalism, vandalism, commercial burglary and misdemeanor reckless driving against five individuals related to the protests.
On Wednesday, prosecutors also announced charges of possessing a destructive device against Wrackkie Quiogue, 27, of Long Beach, and accused two other men of misdemeanor assault against a federal officer.
She was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs.
A probation supervisor also pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault in February, years after the Times published footage of him bending a teen in half inside Camp Kilpatrick.
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