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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 misdemeanors
Washington is already facing six felony counts, including arson, and two misdemeanors.
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Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Gustafson’s lawyer, Ilan Funke-Bilu, argued that the charges against his client should be lowered to misdemeanors, the newspaper reported.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The recipients are vetted and are not eligible if they’ve been convicted of any felony or two or more misdemeanors in the US.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Nguyen pleaded guilty last year to a felony charge and multiple misdemeanors and is now serving a seven-year prison sentence, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
People with misdemeanors, including false ID as a police officer, are disqualified from obtaining a license for 10 years, according to state rules.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say his crimes were pleaded down to misdemeanors, and he was sentenced to probation.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2026
Anthony Acevedo, 20, and 18-year-old Jose AlarconSanchez, both of Grand Prairie, are charged with Class A misdemeanors over the incident.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The bill would apply to both felonies and misdemeanors.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Gustafson’s lawyer, Ilan Funke-Bilu, argued that the charges against his client should be lowered to misdemeanors, the newspaper reported.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The recipients are vetted and are not eligible if they’ve been convicted of any felony or two or more misdemeanors in the US.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Nguyen pleaded guilty last year to a felony charge and multiple misdemeanors and is now serving a seven-year prison sentence, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
People with misdemeanors, including false ID as a police officer, are disqualified from obtaining a license for 10 years, according to state rules.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say his crimes were pleaded down to misdemeanors, and he was sentenced to probation.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2026
Anthony Acevedo, 20, and 18-year-old Jose AlarconSanchez, both of Grand Prairie, are charged with Class A misdemeanors over the incident.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The bill would apply to both felonies and misdemeanors.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanors
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Denmark plans tougher deportation laws COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Denmark unveiled a legal reform on Friday allowing foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes to be deported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors alleged the other crimes of violence were represented by two stalking charges, arguing Mangione stalked Thompson online and travelled across state lines to carry out the killing.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Delcy Rodríguez said Friday that the amnesty would apply to cases from 1999 to the present, but would exclude those prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption and human rights violations.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors have accused them of civil rights violations for disrupting the Cities Church service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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These seem like minor trespasses, but when no one feels comfortable telling the truth, the influence such behavior has on the 12-year-old Janna becomes concerning.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
5 Dec. 2025
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Matilda, fresh on the island, even trespasses on Beechwood and sees the wreckage herself.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Misdemeanors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanors. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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