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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
The office also prosecutes misdemeanors; the responsibility for prosecuting felonies falls to the county district attorney.
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The Editorial Board, Daily News, 20 May 2026
Animal Control can charge people with misdemeanors under North Carolina law.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Medina faced charges that included obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony, and several misdemeanors that included destruction of government property and disorderly and disruptive conduct.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
In 2024, Peters was convicted of four felonies and three misdemeanors related to the case, and was sentenced to almost nine years in prison.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Ronald Hamilton, 52, who is listed as homeless, is charged with burglary, and three misdemeanors.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Schuman now faces a felony count of robbery by sudden snatching in addition to three misdemeanors — one count of battery, one count of petit theft and one count of criminal mischief, court records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The man from Bloomington is facing one count each of interfering with privacy and disorderly conduct — both misdemeanors.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Then, Shepard’s attorney asked the judge to reduce the charges to misdemeanors.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
The Editorial Board, Daily News, 20 May 2026
Animal Control can charge people with misdemeanors under North Carolina law.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Medina faced charges that included obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony, and several misdemeanors that included destruction of government property and disorderly and disruptive conduct.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
In 2024, Peters was convicted of four felonies and three misdemeanors related to the case, and was sentenced to almost nine years in prison.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Ronald Hamilton, 52, who is listed as homeless, is charged with burglary, and three misdemeanors.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Schuman now faces a felony count of robbery by sudden snatching in addition to three misdemeanors — one count of battery, one count of petit theft and one count of criminal mischief, court records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The man from Bloomington is facing one count each of interfering with privacy and disorderly conduct — both misdemeanors.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Then, Shepard’s attorney asked the judge to reduce the charges to misdemeanors.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanors
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But his eventual unraveling included accusations of misappropriated funds, his resignation, a bizarre alleged suicide-for-hire and insurance scam plot, a stint in rehab for drug addiction, dozens of financial crimes, his disbarment and, ultimately, the murder charges.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Netflix's Worst Ex Ever details Wilson's crimes and chronicles how Testasecca's involvement was critical in leading authorities to the killer.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile, 24 eateries, including a local cafe, received citations for health code violations such as brown residue in the ice machine, a lack of quaternary ammonia test strips and improperly cooled food.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Commercial and industrial customers face $500 penalties for a first offense and $1,500 for additional violations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Bees don’t necessarily want to enter your home and bother you, but an open door or window can allow for some accidental trespasses.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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The pattern of trespasses at Mar-a-Lago culminated in a dramatic security incident on Sunday, when an armed man carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can breached the perimeter.—
WPEC Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misdemeanors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanors. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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