misdemeanor

A misdeed.

A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and generally punishable by a fine, a jail term of up to a year, or both.

Ill behavior; evil conduct; fault.

In law, an offense of a less grave nature than an indictable felony. See crime and felony.

Mismanagement; mistake in management or treatment.

Synonyms Misdeed, misconduct, misbehavior, trespass, transgression, misdoing.

See crime and offense.

Ill behavior; evil conduct; fault.

A crime less than a felony.

A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are usually called felonies.