felony
Americannoun
plural
felonies-
an offense, as murder or burglary, of graver character than those called misdemeanors, especially those commonly punished in the U.S. by imprisonment for more than a year.
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Early English Law. any crime punishable by death or mutilation and forfeiture of lands and goods.
noun
Etymology
Origin of felony
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English felonie, from Anglo-French, Old French: “villainy”; equivalent to felon 1 + -y 3
Example Sentences
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The volunteers faced charges, including “abandonment of property” and felony harboring, though the convictions for some were later overturned.
From Los Angeles Times
Tucker and Luckey have also pleaded guilty to felony charges and remain in federal custody awaiting their own sentencing hearings, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
In their statement, Glover’s lawyer offered a different take on the March 2024 incident, noting that the actor was “the victim of an unprovoked felony assault” by Doe.
From Los Angeles Times
"After today's decision, justice must, without distraction, investigate the involvement of third parties in felony offenses," said Zacharias Kesses, a lawyer for victims of the Predator affair.
From BBC
Menkem pointed out that under Cameroonian law, the minimum sentence for felonies such as murder and arson is 10 years.
From BBC
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