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felony

noun

fel·​o·​ny ˈfe-lə-nē How to pronounce felony (audio)
plural felonies
1
: an act on the part of a feudal vassal (see vassal sense 1) involving the forfeiture of his fee
2
a
: a grave crime formerly differing from a misdemeanor (see misdemeanor sense 1) under English common law by involving forfeiture in addition to any other punishment
b
: a grave crime (such as murder or rape) declared to be a felony by the common law or by statute regardless of the punishment actually imposed
c
: a crime declared a felony by statute because of the punishment imposed
d
: a crime for which the punishment in federal law may be death or imprisonment for more than one year

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In US law, a felony is typically defined as a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year or by the death penalty. Misdemeanors, in contrast, are often defined as offenses punishable only by fines or by short terms of imprisonment in local jails. Originally, in English law, a felony was a crime for which the perpetrator would suffer forfeiture of all real and personal property as well as whatever sentence was imposed. Under US law, there is no forfeiture of all of the felon’s property, and it is not part of the definition. For certain crimes, however, such as some kinds of racketeering, specific property is subject to forfeiture.

Example Sentences

The crime is considered a felony under state law. He was convicted of felony murder.
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Word History

Etymology

see felon entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of felony was in the 14th century

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