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| mis·pri·sion [ miss prí'n ] |
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1. hiding crime: the failure of somebody who knows of but is not involved in a felony or treason to report it to the authorities
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2. wrongdoing in official duties: neglect or wrong done by a public official in the performance of the duties of his or her office
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3. sedition: sedition against a government or court
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| [15th century. < Anglo-Norman mesprisioun "error" < Old French mesprendre "make a mistake"] |
