Definition: A criminal offense classified as less serious than a felony. Under Florida's general definition, a misdemeanor is punishable by county-facility imprisonment for no more than one year, subject to statutory distinctions.
Example
A study question identifies an offense punishable as a first-degree misdemeanor rather than a felony.
Keep the distinction clear
Do not confuse a criminal classification with an administrative license sanction. The same conduct can have separate criminal and licensing consequences.
Related terms
Probation (License) · Withhold Adjudication · Suspension (License)
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References: Florida Statutes 775.08: criminal classifications
Pronunciation (US): mis-dih-MEE-ner (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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