noun
a minor wrongdoing or offense
adjective
relating to a minor wrongdoing or offense
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Committing a misdemeanor can result in a fine or even jail time.
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Don't worry too much about that parking ticket, it's just a misdemeanor.
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Getting caught shoplifting is definitely not worth the misdemeanor charge.
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His lie was just a misdemeanor compared to the felony of stealing.