misprision 1
/mis prizh"euhn/ , n.
1. a neglect or violation of official duty by one in office.
2. failure by one not an accessory to prevent or notify the authorities of treason or felony.
3. a contempt against the government, monarch, or courts, as sedition, lese majesty, or a contempt of court.
4. a mistake; misunderstanding.
[ 1375-1425; late ME mesprision, equiv. to mes- MIS- 1 + prision prension-, var. of PREHENSION- (s. of prehensio ) PREHENSION ]
misprision 2
/mis prizh"euhn/ , n.
contempt or scorn.
[ 1580-90; MISPRISE + -ION ]