A. Not reporting a crime
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to pronunciationLegal Definition - Concealment or non disclosure of a serious crime by one who did not participate in the crime. Black's Law Dictionary® Eighth Edition © 2004
Recent usage - "The suit filed last August by Lubbock lawyer Kevin Glasheen alleges that DynCorp engaged in racketeering activities in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and that Johnston was terminated because he refused to commit an illegal act. 'If Johnston had not reported his fellow employees' alleged unlawful activities, he could have been charged under federal law with misprision of a felony,' said Glasheen. " RICO Used in Wrongful-Termination Suit, Mary Alice Robbins, Texas Lawyer 03-30-2001