noncriminal
adjective
non·crim·i·nal
ˌnän-ˈkri-mə-nᵊl 
-ˈkrim-nəl
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Wilson, who lives in Harlem, was charged with obstructing governmental administration, a misdemeanor, and harassment, a noncriminal violation, sources said.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Immigration and Custom Enforcement report earlier this month listed its population at 1,153 — of which 828 people were listed as noncriminal detainees.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Immigration and Custom Enforcement report earlier this month listed its population at 1,153 — of which 828 people were listed as noncriminal detainees.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Noncriminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncriminal. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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