misdemeanant
/ˌmɪsdɪˈminənt/
noun
- A person who has committed a minor crime or offense.
- As a first-time misdemeanant, he received a lighter punishment than a repeat offender.
- The program helps misdemeanants avoid jail time by completing anger management classes.
- The court sentenced the misdemeanant to community service for shoplifting.
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