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- Dictionarymisdemeanour/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə/
noun
- 1. a minor wrongdoing: "the player can expect a suspension for his latest misdemeanour"
- 2. a non-indictable offence, regarded in the US (and formerly in the UK) as less serious than a felony: "he pleaded guilty to misdemeanours"
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MISDEMEANOUR definition: 1. an action that is slightly bad or breaks a rule but is not a crime: 2. in the US, a crime that…. Learn more.
Jul 7, 2024 · The meaning of MISDEMEANOUR is chiefly British spelling of misdemeanor.
A misdemeanour is an act that some people consider to be wrong or unacceptable. [formal] Emily knew nothing about her husband's misdemeanours. ...his financial misdemeanours. Synonyms: offence, misconduct, infringement, trespass More Synonyms of misdemeanour. 2. countable noun.
Definitions of misdemeanour. noun. a crime less serious than a felony. synonyms: infraction, infringement, misdemeanor, violation. see more.
Misdemeanour definition: (formerly) an offence generally less heinous than a felony and which until 1967 involved a different form of trial. See examples of MISDEMEANOUR used in a sentence.
n. 1. (Law) criminal law (formerly) an offence generally less heinous than a felony and which until 1967 involved a different form of trial. Compare felony. 2. any minor offence or transgression.
MISDEMEANOUR definition: 1. behaviour that is bad or not moral: 2. a crime that is not serious. Learn more.
Definitions of 'misdemeanour'. 1. A misdemeanour is an act that some people consider to be wrong or unacceptable. [formal] [...] 2. In the United States and other countries where the legal system distinguishes between very serious crimes and less serious ones, a misdemeanour is a less serious crime. [law] [...]
Definition of misdemeanour noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
misdemeanour meaning: 1. behaviour that is bad or not moral: 2. a crime that is not serious. Learn more.
