Looking for the meaning of the word MISDEMEANOURS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MISDEMEANOURS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Misdemeanour
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a minor wrongdoing
Short Definition:minor wrongdoing
Examples:- the player can expect a suspension for his latest misdemeanour
Definition:
a non-indictable offence, regarded in the US (and formerly in the UK) as less serious than a felony
Short Definition:non-indictable offence, regarded in US and formerly in UK as less serious than felony
Examples:- he pleaded guilty to misdemeanours
Variant Forms:
- misdemeanor
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