Misdemeanor and Malefaction

Misdemeanor

Misdemeanor noun - A crime less serious than a felony.
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Malefaction and misdemeanor are semantically related In some cases you can use "Malefaction" instead a noun "Misdemeanor".

Nearby Word: misdemeanour

Malefaction

Malefaction noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.
Usage example: the town treasurer has been linked to the kickback scheme and other financial malefactions

Misdemeanor and malefaction are semantically related in crime topic. You can use "Misdemeanor" instead a noun "Malefaction", if it concerns topics such as offense against the law.
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