Used in a Sentence

misdemeanor

How to use misdemeanor in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for misdemeanor.

Editorial note

It's why he's been convicted of a felony rather than a misdemeanor.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

a crime less serious than a felony

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of misdemeanor gathered in one view.

noun

a crime less serious than a felony

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for misdemeanor.

Example sentences

1

It's why he's been convicted of a felony rather than a misdemeanor.

2

Well fortunately for the staffer, if you steal something worth less than $750 it's just a misdemeanor.

3

With a small bit of lawyering the charges were reduced to one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for making a loud noise.

4

Perhaps I'm naive, but I was unware that a first-time, nonviolent misdemeanor could be grounds for removing your 4th amendment rights.

5

I think actually committing misdemeanor crime is of less consequence to your legal status than taking money.

6

If Aaron pleaded to a misdemeanor, his potential sentence would be capped at one year, regardless of his guidelines calculation.

7

However, no resisting charge was ever filed -- I was only charged with misdemeanor public intoxication, to which I pled no contest.

8

Poking at an integer on a querystring and discovering that you can freely change it and get other people's results shouldn't be a crime, misdemeanor, felony, or otherwise.

9

Probation, not being allowed to visit his family, for a misdemeanor.--Honestly, his conclusion sounds more like justice /is/ being applied evenly, it's just that it was harder for him to get the police's attention while he was wandering around in a suit and tie.

10

Moreover, the text of the proposed bill, "A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if such person knowingly creates or assists in creating an image of the exterior of any residential dwelling in this state where such image is created by or with the assistance of a satellite, drone, or any device that is not supported by the ground.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use misdemeanor in a sentence?

It's why he's been convicted of a felony rather than a misdemeanor.

What does misdemeanor mean?

a crime less serious than a felony

What part of speech is misdemeanor?

misdemeanor is commonly used as noun.