Definition of "misdemeanour" []

• Alternative spelling of misdemeanor. (noun)

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• "Prove the intent, and the misdemeanour is complete."
• "What it may change is the overall volume of arrests, since a felony is more likely to lead to a court case than a misdemeanour, which is what most prostitution charges currently qualify as."
• "Like Watts has so got to be punished for her 'misdemeanour', even though she's been 'enlightened' ..."