English Explanatory Dictionary

misdemeanor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lesser criminal act in most common law legal systems, generally punished less severely than a felony.
  2. Any act of misbehavior.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misdemeanor.wav

Word forms

misdemeanor misdemeanors misdemeanour

Etymology

From mis- + demeanor.

Synonyms

petty crime delinquency misdeed wrongdoing crime delict error malfeasance misdemeanor misdoing offense peccadillo sin tort tortfeasance transgression veniality wrong

Derived words

misdemeanant misdemeanist misdemeanorize misdemeanorous
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