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misdemeanor
/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə/
noun
wykroczenie
Also
występek(m)
Definition
A minor wrongdoing or a less serious type of crime, typically punishable by a fine or a short jail sentence.
Examples
He was charged with a misdemeanor for disturbing the peace.
Został oskarżony o wykroczenie za zakłócanie spokoju.
Shoplifting is often considered a misdemeanor rather than a felony.
Kradzież sklepowa jest często uważana za występek, a nie za przestępstwo.
Synonyms
Collocations
petty misdemeanortraffic misdemeanorcommit a misdemeanor
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