Minor offence (12)

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misdemeanour

'minor offence' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for misdemeanour that I've seen before include "Minor offence" , "Minor violation" , "Minor wrongdoing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent, The Times, The Guardian and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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