Misdemanour
/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/
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Definition
(noun) A misspelling of 'misdemeanour', meaning minor wrongdoing.
Sentence Examples
He was charged with a minor misdemanour and fined.
Stealing a loaf of bread was considered a misdemanour.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In many local legal systems, a minor traffic violation is categorized as a ____ rather than a more serious criminal offense.