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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Misprision

/mĭs-prĭzh'-ən/ · Mis·pri·sion · IPA /ˌmɪsˈpɹɪʒ(ə)n/
01 n. The act of misprising; misapprehension; misconception; mistake.
  1. 1.
    The act of misprising; misapprehension; misconception; mistake.[Archaic]
    “The misprision of this passage has aided in fostering the delusive notion.” — Hare.
  2. 2.
    Neglect; undervaluing; contempt.[Obs.]
  3. 3.
    A neglect, negligence, or contempt.(Law)