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
Soliman was charged with first-degree murder, crimes against at-risk adults/elderly; first-degree assault, criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies, and use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The suspect faces charges including second-degree felony manslaughter.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Burglary/Breaking & Entering – The unlawful entry into a building or some other structure to commit a felony or a theft.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
After Gabriel’s death, four social workers were accused of failing to protect him and were each charged with one felony count of child abuse and one felony count of falsifying public records.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The suspect faces charges including second-degree felony manslaughter.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Burglary/Breaking & Entering – The unlawful entry into a building or some other structure to commit a felony or a theft.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
After Gabriel’s death, four social workers were accused of failing to protect him and were each charged with one felony count of child abuse and one felony count of falsifying public records.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felony
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Release date: Friday, June 20 Cast: Guy Pearce, Cosmo Jarvis, Vincent Miller, Toby Wallace Director-screenwriter: Charles Williams 1 hour 43 minutes Inside is not the usual story of damnation or redemption, of the unbreakable cycles of crime or even the virtues of rehabilitation, like Sing Sing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Since his first term as president, Trump has experienced numerous trespass situations on his Florida property.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Smith was previously arrested April 9 for criminal trespass at Columbia University.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jones pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge of obstructing police, per The New York Times.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Colby Chapman faces felony charge, announces mayoral run before turning herself in Colby Chapman’s arrest came just one day after Cook County prosecutors dropped misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer brought against her following a City Council meeting April 28.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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“Felony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felony. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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