Misdemeanor Meaning
/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA lesser criminal act in most common law legal systems, generally punished less severely than a felony.
nounAny act of misbehavior.
Sentence Examples
Tom pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving charges in New York.
Possession of firearms is a misdemeanor.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The court handled the ____ of petty theft with a small fine.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge explained that since this was his very first ____, the young man would only have to pay a small fine and do community service.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-? Proto-Indo-European *meyth₂-der. Proto-Germanic *missaz Proto-Germanic *missa- Proto-West Germanic *missa- Old English mis- Middle English mys- English mis- English demeanor English misdemeanor From mis- + demeanor.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The court handled the ____ of petty theft with a small fine.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge explained that since this was his very first ____, the young man would only have to pay a small fine and do community service.