n. a major crime; as murder or arson or rape; for which statute usually provides a greater punishment than for a misdemeanor
He committed a felony.
He committed a felony.
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He was accused of committing a felony.
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The punishment for a misdemeanor is not as severe as that for a felony.
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major crime; murder; arson; rape
legal actions
3 syllables
fel-o-ny
delany
deloney
melanie
melany
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