misdemeanor — a minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪsdɪˌminər/
Korean meaning: 경범죄, 경미한 범죄 (중범죄보다 가벼운 죄)
Korean pronunciation: **미**스디**미**너
Example Sentences
- He was arrested for the misdemeanor of public urination after too much coffee.
- Parking in a no-parking zone is typically classified as a misdemeanor.
- The judge treated the food fight in the cafeteria as a simple misdemeanor.
misdemeanor
NOUN//ˈmɪsdɪˌminər//
a minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony
a minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony
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A complainer by the container gets a misdemeanor!
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Origin
16세기에 'mis-(잘못된)'와 'demeanor(행동, 품행)'가 결합되어 '잘못된 행동'이라는 의미로 탄생했습니다. 원래는 단순히 '나쁜 행동'을 뜻했지만, 법률 용어로 발전하여 '경범죄'라는 구체적인 의미를 갖게 되었습니다.
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“He was arrested for the misdemeanor of public urination after too much coffee.”
“Parking in a no-parking zone is typically classified as a misdemeanor.”
“The judge treated the food fight in the cafeteria as a simple misdemeanor.”
“Most traffic violations are considered misdemeanors rather than felonies.”
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