Misdeed - English meaning

noun

An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.

Usage examples:

Shoplifting was a serious crime

verb

(especially in the army) charge with or find guilty of an offence.

Usage examples:

They found the note and i got crimed for it

noun

An action or activity that is against the law, or illegal activity generally

Usage examples:

[ u ] violent crime has been reduced., [ c ] it’s a crime to yell "fire" in a crowded theater if th…

noun

A mistake.

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Spelling errors

noun

A mistake, esp. in a way that can be discovered as wrong, or the making of such mistakes

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[ c ] a spelling/mathematical error, [ u ] investigators said the train crash was caused by human e…

noun

Something done or written by accident that is not correct, not accurate, or does not give the right result

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Make/introduce an error can i amend my vat return online if i've made an error?, correct/find an er…

noun

A crime regarded in the us and many other judicial systems as more serious than a misdemeanour.

Usage examples:

He pleaded guilty to six felonies

noun

The deliberate concealment of one's knowledge of a treasonable act or a felony.

noun

Unacceptable or improper behaviour, especially by an employee or professional person.

Usage examples:

She was found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal and dismissed

verb

Behave in an improper manner.

Usage examples:

The committee reprimanded two members who were found to have misconducted themselves

noun

Wrong or immoral behavior of someone in a position of authority or responsibility

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Criminal misconduct, official misconduct

noun

A minor wrongdoing.

Usage examples:

The player can expect a suspension for his latest misdemeanour

noun

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.)

Usage examples:

Violations of the fishing regulations may be considered a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the s…

noun

A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.

Usage examples:

The new offence of obtaining property by deception

noun

An illegal act or crime

Usage examples:

It is a criminal offence to mislead customers about the price of an item., a serious/major/minor of…

noun

A relatively minor fault or sin.

Usage examples:

The sexual peccadilloes of celebrities aren't necessarily news

noun

A small fault or mistake, or something that someone does wrong that is not very serious

Usage examples:

A youthful peccadillo, he dismissed what had happened as a mere peccadillo.

noun

An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.

Usage examples:

A sin in the eyes of god

verb

Commit a sin.

Usage examples:

I sinned and brought shame down on us

abbreviation

Sine.

noun

An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.

Usage examples:

I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions

noun

An action that breaks a law or rule

Usage examples:

[ c ] it is hard to keep the transgressions of famous people out of the news., he transgressed the …

verb

Enter someone's land or property without permission.

Usage examples:

There is no excuse for trespassing on railway property

noun

Entry to a person's land or property without permission.

Usage examples:

The defendants were guilty of trespass

verb

To enter someone’s property without permission

Usage examples:

I didn’t realize i was trespassing on their land., they have several dogs to keep trespassers out.

noun

The action of violating someone or something.

Usage examples:

The aircraft were in violation of un resolutions

noun

An action that breaks a law, agreement, rule, etc.

Usage examples:

The first violation can result in a $150 fine., a violation of sth unpaid overtime is a violation o…

adjective

Not correct or true; incorrect.

Usage examples:

That is the wrong answer

adverb

In an unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction.

Usage examples:

What am i doing wrong?

noun

An unjust, dishonest, or immoral act.

Usage examples:

I have done you a great wrong

noun

Illegal or dishonest behaviour.

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Police have denied any wrongdoing

noun

Bad or illegal behavior

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Investigators found no evidence of wrongdoing.

noun

Illegal behaviour

Usage examples:

She denied any criminal wrongdoing.