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
Being a foreigner in the US without permission isn’t a crime per se, but those caught crossing the border illegally can be charged with a misdemeanor or felony if they’ve been caught and deported before.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
If convicted of felony perjury, Kim would be banned for life from holding public office, according to a press release from the DA’s Office.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
During her 20s, Brown served four years in federal prison on felony fraud charges.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
One person accused of attacking the encampment was charged with felonies by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office last year.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
If convicted of felony perjury, Kim would be banned for life from holding public office, according to a press release from the DA’s Office.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
During her 20s, Brown served four years in federal prison on felony fraud charges.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
One person accused of attacking the encampment was charged with felonies by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office last year.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felony
Noun
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Former Arkansas state senator Jeremy Hutchinson, who pleaded guilty to crimes of bribery and tax fraud, including filing false federal income tax returns from 2011 to 2014.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3446 Jay Weaver writes about federal crime at the crossroads of South Florida and Latin America.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Baraka accused the operator of Delaney—Geo Group—of inspection violations and breaking city law, while Habba accused Baraka of committing trespass and ignoring multiple warnings from DHS.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Authorities arrested a total of 80 anti-Israel protesters, with 78 of those arrested ordered to make a desk appearance for criminal trespass, and two of the protesters were issued a summons.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2025
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Adults who are under the legal drinking age can be charged with a class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $200 fine.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
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The man is also facing three misdemeanors for harassment of a police canine, resisting arrest and violating a domestic violence protection order.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2025
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In the meantime, the city has received several reports of property violations in recent years on 925 Grand: piles of bird droppings, falling debris, people entering through unsecured entrances.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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The Crusaders held the lead the entire second set until one of two late center line violations resulted in a 23-22 deficit.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Felony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felony. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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