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noun 
  1. 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 felony, felonies.
Translations: 
  • French: forfait
  • German: Vergehen (1)
Etymology: (prefix, mis, demeanor)


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