noun
- a person who has committed a felony (a serious crime)
Usage: legal
Examples
- The convicted felon was sentenced to five years in prison.
- Many employers conduct background checks to screen out felons.
- As a felon, he lost his right to vote in that state.
- The rehabilitation program helps felons reintegrate into society.
- She was classified as a felon after the armed robbery conviction.
- The felon served his sentence and was released on parole.