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misdemeanor

[mis-di-mee-ner] / ˌmɪs dɪˈmi nər /
NOUN
criminal offense
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STRONGEST


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Misdemeanor proceedings against one pro-Palestinian demonstrator remain ongoing, records show.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

Salon spoke to Denver drag artist and co-chair of Black Pride in Denver, Juiccy Misdemeanor, who was asked to open for Roan's tour earlier this year.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2024

Misdemeanor offenders will be able to expunge their records five years after they finish their sentence as opposed to the current 10-year period.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Misdemeanor arrests closely track the number of police officers active in police departments.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2022

It was said at the time that the author was actually presented to the Grand-Jury, and an attempt made to procure an indictment for Blasphemy, or Misdemeanor.

From The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence by Parker, Theodore




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