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Definition of Felony
1. Noun. A serious crime (such as murder or arson).
Generic synonyms: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Specialized synonyms: Capture, Seizure, Racketeering, Bribery, Graft, Larceny, Stealing, Theft, Thievery, Thieving, Extortion, Burglary
Derivative terms: Felonious
Specialized synonyms: Capture, Seizure, Racketeering, Bribery, Graft, Larceny, Stealing, Theft, Thievery, Thieving, Extortion, Burglary
Derivative terms: Felonious
Definition of Felony
1. n. An act on the part of the vassal which cost him his fee by forfeiture.
Definition of Felony
1. Noun. (US legal) A serious criminal offense, which, under federal law, is punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Felony
1. a grave crime [n -NIES]