misdemeanour
/ˌmɪsdɪˈminər/
noun
- A minor crime or offense (British spelling).
- The magistrate dealt with the misdemeanour quickly in the local court.
- The youth was convicted of a misdemeanour and given a fine.
- In the UK, a misdemeanour is less serious than an indictable offence.
- A minor wrongdoing or misdeed (British spelling).
- Leaving the tap running is a small misdemeanour, but it wastes water.
- She apologized for her misdemeanour of arriving late to the meeting.
- The journalist's error was a professional misdemeanour that required a correction.
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