felony murder

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noun

a killing treated as a murder because, though unintended, it occurred during the commission or attempted commission of a felony, as robbery.

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There is no requirement for a member of Congress to resign after pleading guilty to a felony.
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Today it would be considered a felony, classifying him as a “two-timer” and therefore ineligible for special release.
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The judge reserved the case till he could determine whether the crime was felony or only a misdemeanor.
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Murder by the hypodermic needle, no doubt, would escape detection often enough were it not for circumstances.
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