lesser

adjective | \ ˈle-sər \ | less·er

1. : of less size, quality, degree, or significance; specifically : of lower criminal liability duress has been held a good defense to such lesser crimes as robbery, burglary and malicious mischief —W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr. : of lower criminal liability duress has been held a good defense to such lesser crimes as robbery, burglary and malicious mischief —W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr.