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Meaning of misprision of treason

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

misprision

Pronunciation:/mɪsˈpɹɪʒ(ə)n/

noun

Definitions

  1. Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties.

  2. The failure to give information about a crime that one knows to be taking place.

    Example: misprision of a felony, of heresy, or of treason

  3. Misinterpretation or misunderstanding.