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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
Muir was previously charged in 2024 with obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor.
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Tony Cook, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
Anyone failing to comply could face a misdemeanor and a $100 fine, and will be asked to leave the premises.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Our count found at least eight citizens have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanors, including for failing to follow orders.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2025
He was also convicted of misdemeanor battery in 2023.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Tony Cook, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
Anyone failing to comply could face a misdemeanor and a $100 fine, and will be asked to leave the premises.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Our count found at least eight citizens have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanors, including for failing to follow orders.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2025
He was also convicted of misdemeanor battery in 2023.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanor
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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As Robert Kalmey observes, this moment encapsulates what Roman historians thought of as the worst of all of Octavius’s crimes against the state before becoming emperor.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Before 1999, violations could lead to a $10,000 fine, two years in prison and losing a liquor license.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The committee has made several allegations against Blain related to public records violations, bullying and harassment.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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He was arrested and booked into a juvenile detention center on suspicion of reckless driving, unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle, striking fixtures on a highway, excessive speeds, criminal trespass and other charges, the release said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jones and Story were charged with trespass after warning and disorderly conduct.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Last year, Strictly was hit with scandal as two professional dancers exited following allegations of misconduct.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Russ Anderson also failed to challenge the bank’s incentive compensation program, failed to institute effective controls and repeatedly downplayed sales practices misconduct, Hsu previously said.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Misdemeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanor. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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