Definitions of misprision [ɪsˈprɪʒ ən]

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Definition of 'misprision'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) misprision
a neglect or violation of official duty by one in office.

2.  misprision
failure by one not an accessory to prevent or notify the authorities of treason or felony.

3.  misprision
a contempt against the government or courts, as sedition or contempt of court.

4.  misprision
a mistake; misunderstanding.

5. (n.) misprision
contempt or scorn.

Etymology: (1580–90; misprize+ -ion , on the model of misprision¹)

Definition of 'misprision'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) misprision
the act of misprising; misapprehension; misconception; mistake

2. (noun) misprision
neglect; undervaluing; contempt

3. (noun) misprision
a neglect, negligence, or contempt

Definitions of 'misprision'

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

1. misprision
a high offence under, but close upon, the degree of a capital one; misprision of treason being a concealment of a felony without consenting to it.

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