misdemeanor in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A misdemeanor is a minor criminal offense that is less serious than a felony, often punishable by fines or short-term imprisonment.
Crossword clues for misdemeanor
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "misdemeanor".
- Minor crime less serious than a felony.
- A petty offense, often resulting in fines.
- Legal term for a less severe wrongdoing.
- A small crime, usually with light penalties.
- Offense that doesn't lead to serious jail time.
Misdemeanor sentence examples
- The judge decided to impose a fine rather than jail time for the misdemeanor.
- After the incident, he was charged with a misdemeanor for disturbing the peace.
- She realized that what she thought was a minor offense was actually classified as a misdemeanor.
- The community service requirement was part of his sentence for the misdemeanor he committed.
- Although it was only a misdemeanor, the incident had a lasting impact on her reputation.