Pronunciation: /ˈfɛləni/
noun a serious crime, typically punishable by imprisonment or death
A1 Stealing is a felony.
A2 He was arrested for committing a felony.
B1 The punishment for a felony can vary depending on the severity of the crime.
B2 She was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
C1 The defense attorney argued that the defendant did not intend to commit a felony.
C2 The prosecutor presented evidence proving that the defendant had committed multiple felonies.
adjective related to or constituting a felony
A1 Committing a felony is a serious crime.
A2 The suspect was charged with a felony offense.
B1 She was convicted of a felony and sentenced to prison.
B2 The judge ruled that the crime was a felony and imposed a heavy penalty.
C1 The defense attorney argued that the evidence did not support a felony charge.
C2 The prosecutor presented compelling evidence of the defendant's felony actions.
formal Committing a felony can result in serious legal consequences.
informal If you get caught stealing, you could be charged with a felony.
slang Don't do anything stupid that could land you a felony charge.
figurative Betraying your friends is like committing a felony against trust.
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