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misdemean

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb misdemean has 1 sense
  1. misbehave, misconduct, misdemean - behave badly; "The children misbehaved all morning"
    --1 is one way to act, move
    Sample sentences:
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Misdemean


Description

A misdemean, in legal terms, refers to a criminal offense less serious than a felony but more severe than an infraction. It typically involves minor misconduct or wrongdoing that is punishable by fines, probation, community service, or a short jail term.


Examples

  • Noun: He was charged with a misdemean for shoplifting.
  • Verb: The teenager decided to misdemean by egging his neighbor's house on Halloween.
  • Adjective: The court has separate divisions for misdemean cases and felony cases.

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