misprision

noun6

1. •
   Misinterpretation or misunderstanding; (countable) an instance of this; a mistake.

   • What hast thou done? Thou hast mistaken quite, And laid the loue iuice on some true loues sight. Of thy misprision, must perforce ensue Some true loue turnd, and not a false turnd true. — 1595
2. •
   In full misprision of felony or misprision of treason: originally, a less serious form of felony or treason; later, the crime of (intentionally) failing to give information about a felony or treason that one knows about; (countable) an instance of this.

   • Mr Borthrop Trumbull really knew nothing about old Featherstone's will; but he could hardly have been bought to declare any ignorance unless he had been arrested for misprision of treason. — 1872
3. •
   Despising or holding in contempt; disdain, scorn.

   • Heere, take her hand, / Proud scornful boy, vnworthie this good gift, / That dost in vile misprision shackle vp / My loue, and her desert: […] — 1604
4. •
   Not seeing the value in something; undervaluing.
5. •
   (historical) Criminal neglect or wrongful execution of duty, especially by a public official; (countable) a specific instance of this.
6. •
   Incorrect or unfair suspicion; (countable) an instance of this.