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n. A misdeed.

n. Law An offense less serious than a felony.

n. 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.

n. Ill behavior; evil conduct; fault.

n. A crime less than a felony.

n. Ill behavior; evil conduct; fault.

n. In law, an offense of a less grave nature than an indictable felony. See crime and felony.

n. Mismanagement; mistake in management or treatment.

n. Synonyms Misdeed, misconduct, misbehavior, trespass, transgression, misdoing.

n. See crime and offense.

n. a crime less serious than a felony

"The term misdemeanor at the time was understood to mean a misuse of office."

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misconduct    transgression    trespass    misdeed    fault    misbehavior    petty crime   

Fleener    Greener    Pasadena    Wiener    cleaner    demeanor    greener    intervenor    keener    leaner   

felony    misdemeanors    misdeed    manslaughter    misdemeanour    dereliction    embezzlement    delinquency    offenses    infraction