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felony

noun
/ˈfɛləni/

Meaning

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

Example Sentences

He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.

Synonyms

crime, offense, wrongdoing, misdeed

Antonyms

innocence, lawfulness

Collocations

commit a felony, felony charge, felony conviction, felony offense

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