Pronunciation: /mɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/
noun a minor wrongdoing or offense
A1 Jaywalking is considered a misdemeanor in some countries.
A2 Shoplifting is often classified as a misdemeanor offense.
B1 Driving under the influence of alcohol is a misdemeanor in many states.
B2 Vandalism can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the extent of damage.
C1 The lawyer argued that the defendant's actions did not constitute a misdemeanor under the law.
C2 The judge decided to reduce the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor due to lack of evidence.
adjective relating to a minor wrongdoing or offense
A1 The teacher scolded the student for his misdemeanor behavior in class.
A2 She received a warning for her misdemeanor parking violation.
B1 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for misdemeanor workplace misconduct.
B2 The athlete was suspended for his misdemeanor drug offense.
C1 The politician's misdemeanor scandal caused a media frenzy.
C2 The CEO was investigated for misdemeanor financial fraud.
formal Committing a misdemeanor can result in a fine or even jail time.
informal Don't worry too much about that parking ticket, it's just a misdemeanor.
slang Getting caught shoplifting is definitely not worth the misdemeanor charge.
figurative His lie was just a misdemeanor compared to the felony of stealing.
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