felony

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From Middle English felony, felonie, from Old French felonie (evil, immoral deed), from felon (evildoer). Ultimately of Proto-Germanic origin. More at felon.

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felony (plural felonies)

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  1. (law, criminology, US, historical in UK) A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year or by the death penalty in the most serious offenses.
    Coordinate term: misdemeanor
    • 2024 May 30, The Editorial Board, “Donald Trump, Felon”, in The New York Times[1], →ISSN:
      Many experts have also expressed skepticism about the significance of this case and its legal underpinnings, which employed an unusual legal theory to seek a felony charge for what is more commonly a misdemeanor, and Mr. Trump will undoubtedly seek an appeal.

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