Associations to the word «Felony»

Wiktionary

FELONY, noun. (US) (legal) A serious criminal offense, which, under federal law, is punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.

Dictionary definition

FELONY, noun. A serious crime (such as murder or arson).

Wise words

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