noun
- plural of felony; serious crimes typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death
Usage: legal term
Examples
- The defendant was charged with multiple felonies including robbery and assault.
- Felonies carry much harsher penalties than misdemeanors.
- His criminal record showed three prior felonies.
- The prosecutor decided to pursue felonies rather than lesser charges.
- Certain felonies can result in the loss of voting rights.
- The court distinguished between violent and non-violent felonies.