felony
word
/ˈfɛɫəni/
FE-luh-nee
/fˈɛləni/
FE-luh-nee
Definition
A felony is a serious crime, such as murder or robbery, that is more severe than a minor offense.
Usage & Nuances
'Felony' is a legal term mainly used in the United States. Common collocations: 'commit a felony', 'convicted of a felony', 'felony charge'. Less serious crimes are called 'misdemeanors'. Not commonly used in everyday conversation outside legal, news, or official contexts.
Spanish: delito grave - crimenPortuguese (BR): crime grave - delitoPortuguese (PT): crime grave - delitoChinese (Simplified): 重罪Chinese (Traditional): 重罪Hindi: गंभीर अपराधArabic: جنايةBengali: গুরুতর অপরাধ - জঘন্য অপরাধRussian: тяжкое преступлениеJapanese: 重罪Vietnamese: trọng tộiKorean: 중범죄Turkish: ciddi suçUrdu: سنگین جرمIndonesian: kejahatan berat
Example Sentences
He was arrested for a felony last year.
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Murder is considered a felony.
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Stealing a car can be a felony in some states.
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If you have a felony conviction, it can be hard to find a job.
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The court upgraded the charges to a felony after new evidence appeared.
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After committing a felony, you may lose certain rights, like voting.
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