misdemeanor
/ˌmɪsdɪˈminər/
noun
- A minor crime or offense, less serious than a felony.
- He was charged with a misdemeanor for vandalizing a park bench.
- In many states, a first-time DUI is considered a misdemeanor.
- Petty theft is usually classified as a misdemeanor, not a felony.
- A minor wrongdoing or misdeed (not necessarily legal).
- The teacher treated the prank as a childish misdemeanor and gave a warning.
- Forgetting to return a library book is a minor misdemeanor, not a serious fault.
- In the world of office politics, a small misdemeanor can sometimes be overlooked.
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