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The correct answer is minor offence.

Misdemeanor

A. grievance
B. indisposition
C. minor offence
D. poor appearance

The correct answer is (C) A minor offence; an indictable offence less serious than a felony; a misdeed not punishable by long imprisonment.

Misdemeanor comes from Old English mis- (bad) and Middle English demeanure (behaviour).

Examples of use:

  • His misdemeanor was punishable only by a fine.
  • If it had been a felony, rather than a misdemeanor, he would be sent to jail.


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