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Indiscretion

The quality or state of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence.

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Folly 76% connected

The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind.

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Foolishness 76% connected

The quality of being foolish.

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Misbehavior 76% connected

Improper, rude, or uncivil behavior; ill conduct.

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Misdeed 76% connected

An evil deed; a wicked action.

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Injudiciousness 92% connected

The quality of being injudicious; want of sound judgment; indiscretion.

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Peccadillo 92% connected

A slight trespass or offense; a petty crime or fault.

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Bail noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bail bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Charge noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Complaint noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Condemnation noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Crime noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offence noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offense noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Insanity plea noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Judgment of conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Law-breaking noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Partial verdict noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others

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Plea bargain noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea bargaining noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea of insanity noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Principal noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement

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Age noun · 78% connection

The time of life at which some particular power or capacity is understood to become vested; as, the age of consent; the age of discret…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Amerce verb · 78% connection

To punish by a pecuniary penalty, the amount of which is not fixed by law, but left to the discretion of the court; as, the amerced th…

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Amercement noun · 78% connection

The infliction of a penalty at the discretion of the court; also, a mulct or penalty thus imposed. It differs from a fine,in that the…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Arbitrary adjective · 78% connection

Depending on will or discretion; not governed by any fixed rules; as, an arbitrary decision; an arbitrary punishment.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Asymmetry noun · 78% connection

Want of symmetry, or proportion between the parts of a thing, esp. want of bilateral symmetry.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Blab verb · 78% connection

To utter or tell unnecessarily, or in a thoughtless manner; to publish (secrets or trifles) without reserve or discretion.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Bluntness noun · 78% connection

Want of edge or point; dullness; obtuseness; want of sharpness.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Brave noun · 78% connection

A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Demimonde noun · 78% connection

a class of woman not considered respectable because of indiscreet or promiscuous behavior

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Discretionarily adverb · 78% connection

At discretion; according to one's discretion or judgment.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Discretionary unknown · 78% connection

Left to discretion; unrestrained except by discretion or judgment; as, an ambassador with discretionary powers.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Doom verb · 78% connection

To assess a tax upon, by estimate or at discretion.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Folkland noun · 78% connection

Land held in villenage, being distributed among the folk, or people, at the pleasure of the lord of the manor, and resumed at his disc…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Foolish adjective · 78% connection

Such as a fool would do; proceeding from weakness of mind or silliness; exhibiting a want of judgment or discretion; as, a foolish act.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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Impolitic adjective · 78% connection

Not politic; contrary to, or wanting in, policy; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; inexpedient; as, an impolitic ruler, law, or measure.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indiscreet, want, discretion, imprudence.
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