felony
1. An offense, as murder or burglary, of graver character than those called misdemeanors, especially those commonly punished in the U.S. by imprisonment for more than a year.
2. Early English Law. any crime punishable by death or mutilation and forfeiture of lands and goods.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Law enforcement
- Category: Crime & punishment
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