as in crime
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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
In 2011, Gibson pleaded no contest in Los Angeles Superior Court to a misdemeanor charge of battering a former girlfriend.
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
The student was issued a citation alleging battery against a school employee and other unspecified misdemeanor charges, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Tuesday.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
In 2011, the Oscar winner pleaded no contest in Los Angeles Superior Court to a misdemeanor charge of battering his then-girlfriend.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Violators could face misdemeanor charges punishable with fines and up to a year in prison.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
The student was issued a citation alleging battery against a school employee and other unspecified misdemeanor charges, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Tuesday.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
In 2011, the Oscar winner pleaded no contest in Los Angeles Superior Court to a misdemeanor charge of battering his then-girlfriend.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Violators could face misdemeanor charges punishable with fines and up to a year in prison.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanor
Noun
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Karma revolves around a fateful accident, which intertwines six lives in a tale of karma and crime, where each must face their own dark truths and connections.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Tigers finally got some momentum and cut the lead to two with a furious rally and had a chance to take the lead after Louisville was called for a shot clock violation.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Our goal every game is to force our opponents have a shot clock violation (90 seconds).—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the arrest affidavits, sheriff’s deputies arrived on the morning of Saturday, March 1, and gave trespass warnings to 10 people at the camp.—
Abe Aboraya,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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The teen was found in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 14.5 miles south of Denver, after police responded to a trespass call on Feb. 23.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Despite early reports of abuse, the district allegedly failed to act, allowing Yeh to continue his misconduct until his conviction on 17 felony counts of child molestation, according to the lawsuit.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Peltier’s attorneys and supporters would wage a decades-long battle through appeals, writs and petitions to circuit courts, federal courts, the U.S. Supreme Court and three U.S. presidents, alleging numerous incidents of misconduct by the FBI in Peltier’s case.—
Tom White,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Misdemeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanor. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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