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a criminal act that is less serious than a felony
He was charged with committing a misdemeanor. a misdemeanor traffic violation
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Recent Examples of misdemeanor
Police said Russell remained at the scene after the crash and was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI, vehicular manslaughter and misdemeanor battery.
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Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The man, a 34-year-old Rio Linda resident, was booked into Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of felony evading of a peace officer while driving a reckless manner and felony vandalism, along with misdemeanor allegations of reckless driving and resisting arrest, according to jail records.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Jewish advocacy group, county attorney support the bill The mandatory penalties combined with the application to misdemeanor crimes were key to the support from Maricopa County Attorney's Office and Anti-Defamation League.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
His possession of burglary tools was a misdemeanor.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The man, a 34-year-old Rio Linda resident, was booked into Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of felony evading of a peace officer while driving a reckless manner and felony vandalism, along with misdemeanor allegations of reckless driving and resisting arrest, according to jail records.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Jewish advocacy group, county attorney support the bill The mandatory penalties combined with the application to misdemeanor crimes were key to the support from Maricopa County Attorney's Office and Anti-Defamation League.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
His possession of burglary tools was a misdemeanor.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanor
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Lewis and Peters were each convicted of attempting to influence a public servant, but also convicted of additional, different crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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He never was charged with a crime, according to the complaint.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Peters was found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Passengers who get banned from travel or booted off the plane for this violation may be eligible for a refund upon request, United adds.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said that the incident is still under investigation and the other four people involved have been charged with criminal trespass and littering.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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At Regions, Kim was threatened by security with a no-trespass order, twice.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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When allegations of misconduct arose against Krauss at ASU, the physicist exchanged dozens of messages and emails with Epstein seeking advice on how to handle them.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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This comes amid the monarch’s cancer battle and Andrew’s arrest for misconduct in public office, with questions being asked about what King Charles and even Queen Elizabeth before him knew of Andrew’s dealings with Epstein.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Misdemeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanor. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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