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MISPRISION

(noun)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Misprision.

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Misprision - as a noun

Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties.

The failure to give information about a crime that one knows to be taking place.

Example: "Misprision of a felony, of heresy, or of treason"

Misinterpretation or misunderstanding.

Example Sentences

"He was charged with misprision of felony for not reporting the crime."
"The government official was accused of misprision for covering up the scandal."
"Her silence during the trial qualified as misprision of evidence."
"The lawyer argued that his client had no knowledge of the misprision."
"The judge found him guilty of misprision and sentenced him accordingly."
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Word Game Points

Is MISPRISION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, misprision is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISPRISION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MISPRISION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, misprision is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISPRISION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is MISPRISION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, misprision is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISPRISION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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