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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌmɪsdɪˈminɚ/ · UK /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə/
misdemeanor means: A crime treated by law as less serious than a felony.
noun
MINOR CRIMEB2
A crime treated by law as less serious than a felony.
- He was charged with a misdemeanor.
- The judge imposed a fine for the misdemeanor.
- Several misdemeanors appear on her criminal record.
BAD BEHAVIORC2
An act of bad behavior, especially one that breaks a rule.
- The teacher forgave his small misdemeanor.
- Her childhood misdemeanors included hiding her brother’s shoes.
- Such a petty misdemeanor hardly deserves punishment.
Questions about misdemeanor
What does misdemeanor mean?
A crime treated by law as less serious than a felony.
What is misdemeanor in other languages?
Türkçe: hafif suç · Español: delito menor · Français: délit mineur · Deutsch: geringfügige Straftat · Italiano: reato minore · 日本語: 軽犯罪
How do you pronounce misdemeanor?
In American English /ˌmɪsdɪˈminɚ/; in British English /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə/.
How do you use misdemeanor in a sentence?
He was charged with a misdemeanor. The judge imposed a fine for the misdemeanor.
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