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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
McAlister was also charged with a second count of terroristic threat causing fear of imminent serious bodily injury, which is a misdemeanor.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
On Friday, the State Attorney’s Office charged Schuman by information with two misdemeanor battery charges, misdemeanor petit theft and misdemeanor criminal mischief.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
One misdemeanor arrest was made by Pennsylvania State Police troopers in Point State Park, according to Public Safety.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Court records show Abugharbieh entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
On Friday, the State Attorney’s Office charged Schuman by information with two misdemeanor battery charges, misdemeanor petit theft and misdemeanor criminal mischief.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
One misdemeanor arrest was made by Pennsylvania State Police troopers in Point State Park, according to Public Safety.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Court records show Abugharbieh entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanor
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The evidence relating to these crimes was of special interest, given that Kirwan’s murder and Gately’s surveillance are also part of the charge against Kinahan.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Butts is charged with one count of false pretenses ($100,000 or more), three counts of false pretenses ($50,000 or more but less than $100,000), two counts of false pretenses ($20,000 or more but less than $50,000), 12 counts of identity theft, and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Felicia Anderson, 39, is wanted on a half-dozen criminal counts, including first-degree assault, second-degree assault and weapons violations.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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This is a brazen violation of international law.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The victim was charged with disorderly conduct and trespass, but both charges were later dropped, sources said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In March 2025, Buggs pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of criminal trespass in that case, and was sentenced to two years of supervised probation.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Public plans often have more restrictions based on misconduct, but the standard for forfeiture typically relies on a criminal conviction, according to experts.—
Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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That swing drew a 10-minute misconduct penalty and an Avs power play to end the stanza.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Misdemeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanor. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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