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Synonyms & Antonyms of misdemeanor
- He was charged with committing a misdemeanor.
- a misdemeanor traffic violation
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“Misdemeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanor. Accessed 5 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of misdemeanor was in the 15th century
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