misprision

/mɪsˈpɹɪʒ(ə)n/

noun

  1. 1

    Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties.

  2. 2

    The failure to give information about a crime that one knows to be taking place.

    misprision of a felony, of heresy, or of treason
  3. 3

    Misinterpretation or misunderstanding.

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