misprision
/mis-prizh-uhn/US // mɪsˈprɪʒ ən //UK // (mɪsˈprɪʒən) //
误判,误判罪,误判行为,误杀
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a neglect or violation of official duty by one in office.
- : failure by one not an accessory to prevent or notify the authorities of treason or felony.
- : a contempt against the government, monarch, or courts, as sedition, lese majesty, or a contempt of court.
- : a mistake; misunderstanding.
Examples
These pert, bird-like ways formed her shield against ridicule and misprision.
“You were guilty of misprision of treason in not revealing it,” remarked the Earl.
Fisher, who had been found guilty of misprision of treason, had so far been left unpunished.
A sensibility to injury, to fear, to harm, to misprision—a quick jealousy—suspicion—soreness!
These pert, birdlike ways formed her shield against ridicule and misprision.
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