felony
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Middle English felony, felonie, from Old French felonie (“evil, immoral deed”), from felon (“evildoer”). Ultimately of Germanic origin. More at felon.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/
Noun
felony (plural felonies)
Translations
A serious criminal offense
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See also
- misdemeanor (less serious crime)
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