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misdemeanor in Dutch

misdemeanor in Dutch is wanbedrijf, overtreding — misdemeanor means a minor criminal offence, less serious than a felony and usually punished with a fine or short sentence.

misdemeanor in Dutch

wanbedrijf
noun
(law, criminology, historical, _, in, _, UK) A lesser criminal act in most common law legal systems, generally punished less severely than a felony.
overtreding
noun
(law, criminology, historical, _, in, _, UK) A lesser criminal act in most common law legal systems, generally punished less severely than a felony.

What does "misdemeanor" mean?

  1. noun A minor criminal offence, less serious than a felony and usually punished with a fine or short sentence.
    "Shoplifting a candy bar was charged as a misdemeanor rather than a felony."
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misdemeanor in a sentence

  • Shoplifting a candy bar was charged as a misdemeanor rather than a felony.

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What is "misdemeanor" in Dutch?

"misdemeanor" in Dutch is wanbedrijf, overtreding. misdemeanor means: A minor criminal offence, less serious than a felony and usually punished with a fine or short sentence.

How do you use "misdemeanor" in a sentence?

Example: "Shoplifting a candy bar was charged as a misdemeanor rather than a felony." In Dutch, "misdemeanor" is wanbedrijf, overtreding.

Are there other ways to say "misdemeanor" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "misdemeanor": wanbedrijf, overtreding.

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