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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
The suspect was charged with criminal property damage and with simple assault—two misdemeanor charges that are not detainable in the state of Illinois under the Pretrial Fairness Act.
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Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Maeurer has been charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and speeding, police said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Fregoso will also be extradited back to Los Angeles, where he has been charged with one count of murder and one misdemeanor count of child abuse under circumstances or conditions other than great bodily injury or death.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
He was charged with misdemeanor battery in relation to the incident.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Maeurer has been charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and speeding, police said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Fregoso will also be extradited back to Los Angeles, where he has been charged with one count of murder and one misdemeanor count of child abuse under circumstances or conditions other than great bodily injury or death.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
He was charged with misdemeanor battery in relation to the incident.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanor
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The Statesman reported last December that Boise police provided extra security to Mayor Lauren McLean after Fitzpatrick offered a minimum $10,000 reward for information that could lead to her arrest and conviction — for unidentified crimes.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Yet, a year later, only one woman has been charged with the crimes federal immigration authorities said drew them to the meatpacking plant in the first place.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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The establishment later corrected the violation, according to a follow-up inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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The bill specifically authorizes financial damages, because under current law, plaintiffs can only obtain injunctions that prevent future or ongoing violations, the summary said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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Oriyomi was then read a trespass warning at the airport.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Oriyomi was issued a trespass warning and allegedly caused a disturbance by recording officers with his phone before leaving the airport, per court documents.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Newton reportedly stole a computer, and there were allegations of academic misconduct.—
Mac Engel
June 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Andrew might have been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and his ex-wife, Fergie, might be all over the Epstein files.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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“Misdemeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanor. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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