misdemeanor
31misdemeanor — mis·de·mean·or …
32misdemeanor — UK [ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(r)] / US [ˌmɪsdɪˈmɪnər] misdemeanour …
33misdemeanor — [ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə] the American spelling of misdemeanour …
34misdemeanor — mis•de•mean•or [[t]ˌmɪs dɪˈmi nər[/t]] n. 1) law a criminal offense less serious than a felony 2) an instance of bad behavior • Etymology: 1480–90 …
35misdemeanor — Mikamina …
36misdemeanor — noun a crime less serious than a felony (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑misdemeanour, ↑infraction, ↑violation, ↑infringement • Derivationally related forms: ↑infringe (for: ↑ …
37Gross misdemeanor — In American law, a gross misdemeanor is a crime which is more serious than a misdemeanor, but is still classified as a minor crime, as opposed to serious crimes. Such crimes may include petty theft, simple assault or driving under the influence.… …
38high misdemeanor — A misdemeanor of a more serious nature than the ordinary misdemeanor. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 21. See gross misdemeanor; high crimes and misdemeanors …
39gross misdemeanor — A misdemeanor of a more serious nature than the ordinary misdemeanor. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 21. A term invented to permit a distinction between petty offenses and those of a more serious nature. State v Kelly, 218 Minn 247, 15 NW2d 554, 162 ALR 477 …
40High misdemeanor — is an archaic term in English Law for a number of positive misprisions, neglects and contempts. The most important example being that of maladministration in high office.Examples in English LawA number of United Kingdom Statutes refer to… …
