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misprision Definition


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misprision
noun
    1. A failure to inform the authorities of a serious crime.
    2. The deliberate concealment of knowledge of a serious crime, treason, etc.
      Form: misprision of felony (also)
      Form: treason
Etymology: 15c: from French mesprision error, from mesprendre to make a mistake.



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