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Peccadillo vs Misdemeanor - What's the difference?

peccadillo | misdemeanor |

As nouns the difference between peccadillo and misdemeanor

is that peccadillo is a small flaw or sin while misdemeanor is (legal) a crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are usually called felonies.

peccadillo

English

(wikipedia peccadillo)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A small flaw or sin.
  • A petty offense.

    • misdemeanor

    English

    (wikipedia misdemeanor)

    Alternative forms

    * misdemeanour (UK)

    Noun

  • (en noun) (US)
  • (legal) A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are usually called felonies.

    • Synonyms

    * petty crime

    See also

    * (more serious crime)