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Term Definition
Misdemeanor
- an offense less serious than a felony, usually punishable by a fine or less than a year in prison.
Application in Divorce
In many states, any offense that is not a
felony
is a misdemeanor. Such offenses are normally graduated by degree of seriousness.
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