n. 1 a neglect or violation of official duty by one in office; 2 a failure to inform the proper authorities of the commission of an act of treason
The newspaper reporter discovered the senator's misprision.
The newspaper reporter discovered the senator's misprision.
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violation of official duty; neglect of duty; concealment of treason
performance of official duty
3 syllables
mis-pri-sion
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