A misdemeanor (American English) or misdemeanour (British English) is any lesser criminal act in some common law legal systems. Misdemeanors are generally punished less severely than felonies, but theoretically more so than administrative infractions (also known as minor, petty, or summary offences) and regulatory offences. Many misdemeanors are punished with monetary fines.
Travelers checks represent a form of prepaid money exchangeable for goods or services on the same basis as local currency. This payment method is considered to be safer than carrying cash because identification and signature verification are required to cash a travelers check.
A travelers check can  be obtained from places like the bank â¦ or even AAA. 1  Financial Definitions: Direct Deposit It is common for companies to pay their employees through direct deposit to avoid the hassle of issuing live checks and waiting for employees to put them in the bank.