as in crime
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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
Anthony Thomas Reyes, 23, was arrested in the early morning of June 3 and faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge, according to the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Network.
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Kristina Webb, USA Today, 4 June 2025
In 2022, Hemphill pleaded guilty to unlawful parading, a misdemeanor charge that got her two months in prison, three years of probation and a $500 fine.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
Baraka was charged with a single misdemeanor trespassing charge last month after accompanying three members of the New Jersey congressional delegation — Bonnie Watson Coleman (D), Rob Menendez (D) and LaMonica McIver (D) — to the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 3 June 2025
But officers can consider other circumstances that can elevate a speeding infraction to a misdemeanor for driving recklessly, such as passing on the shoulder, driving too close to another driver, weaving and leaving the paved roadway.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
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Kristina Webb, USA Today, 4 June 2025
In 2022, Hemphill pleaded guilty to unlawful parading, a misdemeanor charge that got her two months in prison, three years of probation and a $500 fine.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
Baraka was charged with a single misdemeanor trespassing charge last month after accompanying three members of the New Jersey congressional delegation — Bonnie Watson Coleman (D), Rob Menendez (D) and LaMonica McIver (D) — to the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 3 June 2025
But officers can consider other circumstances that can elevate a speeding infraction to a misdemeanor for driving recklessly, such as passing on the shoulder, driving too close to another driver, weaving and leaving the paved roadway.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanor
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Release date: Friday, June 20 Cast: Guy Pearce, Cosmo Jarvis, Vincent Miller, Toby Wallace Director-screenwriter: Charles Williams 1 hour 43 minutes Inside is not the usual story of damnation or redemption, of the unbreakable cycles of crime or even the virtues of rehabilitation, like Sing Sing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Consequences: Recognize and reward positive behaviors and address violations through appropriate accountability measures.—
Stephen M. Paskoff,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Since his first term as president, Trump has experienced numerous trespass situations on his Florida property.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Smith was previously arrested April 9 for criminal trespass at Columbia University.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Because an employee is not eligible for unemployment benefits if the person was fired for misconduct, Wisconsin doesn’t want to have to decide the legitimacy of a firing that was based on matters of religious faith and doctrine.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Critics have accused deputy cliques of engaging in brawls and other misconduct.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Misdemeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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