Misprision
/ˈmɪsprɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The deliberate concealment of knowledge of a treason or felony without aiding in its commission.
He was charged with misprision for failing to report the treasonous act.
- (n.) A lesser offense involving neglect or failure to perform a legal duty, especially failing to disclose a crime.
The statute criminalizes misprision of felony to compel disclosure of crimes.
Forms
- misprision
- misprisions
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Commentary
Misprision involves passive concealment rather than active participation; precise drafting is key to distinguish it from accessory liability.
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