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Misprision

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounCriminal neglect or wrongful execution of duty, especially by a public official; a specific instance of this. In full misprision of felony or misprision of treason: originally, a less serious form of felony or treason; later, the crime of (intentionally) failing to give information about a felony or treason that one knows about; an instance of this.
"misprision of heresy"
2.NounCriminal neglect or wrongful execution of duty, especially by a public official; a specific instance of this.
3.NounIn full misprision of felony or misprision of treason: originally, a less serious form of felony or treason; later, the crime of (intentionally) failing to give information about a felony or treason that one knows about; an instance of this.
"misprision of heresy"
4.NounMisinterpretation or misunderstanding; an instance of this; a mistake. Incorrect or unfair suspicion; an instance of this.
5.NounMisinterpretation or misunderstanding; an instance of this; a mistake.
6.NounIncorrect or unfair suspicion; an instance of this.
7.NounDespising or holding in contempt; disdain, scorn.
8.NounNot seeing the value in something; undervaluing.
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