felony
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[edit] Etymology
Old French felonie (“evil, immoral deed”), from felon (“evildoer”). Ultimately of Germanic origin. More at felon.
[edit] Noun
felony (plural felonies)
- (US, law) A serious criminal offense, which, under federal law, is punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
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A serious criminal offense
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