misprision
/mɪsˈpɹɪʒ(ə)n/ · noun
Meaning
- Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties.
- The failure to give information about a crime that one knows to be taking place.
- Misinterpretation or misunderstanding.
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