Betydelse av misdemeanour på svenska

• 0 an action that is slightly bad or breaks a rule but is not a crime:

  • sexual/youthful misdemeanours

  • Every week, as children, we were beaten for some minor misdemeanour.

• 1 in the US, a crime that is less serious and has a less severe punishment than a felony (= a serious crime such as killing someone, stealing large amounts of money, etc.):

  • Violations of the fishing regulations may be considered a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the severity of the offense.

• 2 an action that is slightly bad or breaks a rule, but is not a crime:

  • Under the contract, an employee can argue that he should not be fired for a minor misdemeanour.