as in crime
law
a serious criminal act (such as murder or rape)
The crime is considered a felony under state law. He was convicted of committing a felony.
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Recent Examples of felony
The superintendent, 53-year-old Edie Martin, faces a felony charge of failure to report with the intent to conceal, according to jail records.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
White went on to plead guilty to a felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and sentenced to almost nine years in federal prison.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
According to Jaques, officers explained that he was not allowed at the residence moving forward due to the protection order in place, and the penalty for violation would be a felony arrest.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The 40-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of using an explosive device, felony criminal mischief, and attempting to commit a felony.
—Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
White went on to plead guilty to a felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and sentenced to almost nine years in federal prison.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
According to Jaques, officers explained that he was not allowed at the residence moving forward due to the protection order in place, and the penalty for violation would be a felony arrest.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The 40-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of using an explosive device, felony criminal mischief, and attempting to commit a felony.
—Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felony
Noun
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Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are back at the scene of the crime.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The suspect faces additional charges including grand theft, armed trespass and possession of a firearm by a minor, according to the news release.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Charles was once a player on the New York Knicks for 10 seasons, and in February 2017, he was arrested on three counts of assault and one count of criminal trespass following an altercation with security.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Declan Moore, 23, of the 500 block of First Street, was charged with felony counts of aggravated fleeing and misdemeanor charges after the incident Wednesday.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The actor was ultimately found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment against his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, who said Majors attacker her in the back of an SUV.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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State investigators found numerous violations there, including a rat infestation, medications not being properly administered, inoperable emergency pull cords in some bedrooms and neglected residents.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Labor unions representing university professors on Wednesday filed a lawsuit claiming the detentions of noncitizen students and faculty is a violation of the First Amendment, as is the threat to remove Columbia University's $400 million in federal funds if the university did not make changes.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Felony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felony. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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