felony
Meaning
A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year or by the death penalty in the most serious offenses.
Synonyms
serious crime
illegal act
offense offence
enormity
criminal offense
major offence
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfɛ.lə.ni/
Etymology
From Middle English felony, felonie, from Old French felonie (“evil, immoral deed”), from felon (“evildoer”). Ultimately of Proto-Germanic origin. More at felon.
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