Word

misdemeanour, n.
(misdemeanours)

a crime less serious than a felony
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 1

infraction infringement misdemeanor misdemeanour violation

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derivationally related form

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derivationally related form

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hypernym

crime, law-breaking, criminal offense, criminal offence

hyponym

disorderly conduct, disorderly behavior, disturbance of the peace, breach of the peace false pretense, false pretence indecent exposure, public nudity perjury, bearing false witness, lying under oath sedition