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misdemeanor

[ mis-di-mee-ner ]

noun

  1. Law. a criminal offense defined as less serious than a felony.
  2. an instance of misbehavior; misdeed.


misdemeanor

  1. A minor crime, punishable by a fine or a light jail term. Common misdemeanors, such as traffic violations, are usually dealt with informally, without a trial. ( Compare felony .)
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of misdemeanor1

First recorded in 1480–90; mis- 1 + demeanor
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Delaney was booked by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, while Morgan was booked for misdemeanor domestic violence.

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Her husband was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.

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People reported that Morgan, 54, was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence while Delaney, 63, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

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Although falsely reporting an emergency to 911 is a misdemeanor offense, lawmakers are seeking tougher penalties for threats that cause mass disruption and target vulnerable populations such as schoolchildren or hospital patients.

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Purchasing nitrous oxide with the intent to inhale is a misdemeanor in California — users face six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

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