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a criminal act that is less serious than a felony
He was charged with committing a misdemeanor. a misdemeanor traffic violation
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Recent Examples of misdemeanor
Advertisement Kennedy was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence and released after posting $20,000 in bail, according to TMZ, which first reported the arrest.
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
He was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence and later posted bail.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The citations are now handled by Metro Transit outside the courts, a change from the previous approach of having Metro Transit police officers issue misdemeanor citations for fare nonpayment.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2024
Texas law doesn't consider adultery to be a felony or misdemeanor.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
He was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence and later posted bail.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The citations are now handled by Metro Transit outside the courts, a change from the previous approach of having Metro Transit police officers issue misdemeanor citations for fare nonpayment.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2024
Texas law doesn't consider adultery to be a felony or misdemeanor.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanor
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In general, a 2005 federal law shields gun manufacturers and dealers from liability from crimes committed with their products.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The facility has 10 distinct jails, with a daily population that fluctuates depending on the city's crime rates and judicial processes.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Particularly the no pitch intentional pass and pitch clock violation anomalies.Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Accountability mechanisms would have to be built in to ensure violations come at a cost.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Police officers responded to the burglary, and arrested an 18-year-old man for the crime, who was eventually charged with three misdemeanors, one count of criminal trespass, and two counts of criminal damage to property.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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He was charged with three misdemeanors: one count of criminal trespass to an occupied residence and two counts of criminal damage to property.Gil Macias, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement One is known as the Brady database — a reference to the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision Brady vs. Maryland, which says prosecutors are required to turn over any evidence favorable to a defendant, including evidence of police misconduct.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The report gives fresh voice to allegations of misconduct that have circulated around Gaetz for years, in spite of his firm denials.Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Misdemeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanor. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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