minor offense

Definition of "minor offense"
  1. A misdeed punishable by less than a year of imprisonment
How to use "minor offense" in a sentence
  1. Speeding and reckless driving are examples of minor offenses.
  2. The judge only gave him a small fine because it was a minor offense.
  3. Though it was a minor offense, it still went on his permanent record.

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