felony
noun
an offense, as murder or burglary, of graver character than those called misdemeanors, especially those commonly punished in the U.S. by imprisonment for more than a year.
felonies
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pluralof felony.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors last year charged Owens with 14 felonies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
In late August, Owens, 36 years old, pleaded guilty to four felonies in Arizona state court stemming from her pregnancy claims against Echard—and another man she dated before him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Hochman for weeks has faced intense public anger over his initial decision to charge Flores with 16 felonies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Makhijani, who was taken into custody June 10, has pleaded not guilty to two felonies in a case involving a $100-million loan made by Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bank.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
They are typically charged with felonies and sentenced to prison.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
