noun
- a minor criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and typically punishable by a fine or short jail sentence
- bad or improper behavior; misconduct
Usage: legal
Usage: formal
Examples
- He was charged with a misdemeanor for shoplifting candy from the store.
- Traffic violations are usually classified as misdemeanors rather than felonies.
- The judge sentenced her to community service for the misdemeanor offense.
- Vandalism is typically considered a misdemeanor in most states.
- The student’s misdemeanor in class resulted in detention.
- Public intoxication is a common misdemeanor charge.
- His past misdemeanors made it difficult to find employment.