First Known Use: 15th century
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noun mis·pri·sion \(ˌ)mis-ˈpri-zhən\
Definition of MISPRISION
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a : neglect or wrong performance of official duty b : concealment of treason or felony by one who is not a participant in the treason or felony c : seditious conduct against the government or the courts
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Origin of MISPRISION
Middle English, from Anglo-French mesprisun error, wrongdoing, from mesprendre to take by mistake, from mes- mis- + prendre to take, from Latin prehendere to seize — more at get
2misprision
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Definition of MISPRISION
Origin of MISPRISION
misprize
First Known Use: 1586
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