felony

[US]/ˈfeləni/
[UK]/ˈfeləni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. crime defined by law

Phrases & Collocations

commit a felony

felony charge

felony conviction

felony offense

felony punishment

felony sentence

Example Sentences

a felony punishable by imprisonment

a felony case brought before a jury.

charged with a felony

Real-world Examples

Objection! The prior felony has been vacated!

Source: Out of Control Season 3

Neal, you induced him to commit a felony.

Source: newsroom

I can name at least three felonies you're committing.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 3

" Failure to answer is a felony offense" ?

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

Destruction of evidence before a valid premise search is a felony.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

I have 14 felony arrest in the neighborhood.

Source: VOA Standard English - Asia

As much as it would cheer me up to commit a felony, I think you should go.

Source: Deadly Women

Okay, who in this room has not committed a felony? Raise your hand. Ah-ah-ah, not so fast.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

This reduces Mr. Assaf's felony to a misdemeanor, which makes him eligible to remain in the country.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

Do you consider a felony murder charge a problem?

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 3

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