felony

Definition of "felony"
  1. A serious crime that's typically punishable by more than one year in prison, or in some cases, death
How to use "felony" in a sentence
  1. The defendant was charged with felony for his involvement in the kidnapping case.
  2. After an intense investigation, the fraud was deemed a felony due to the large amount of money involved.
  3. The crime committed by the individual was severe enough to be classified as a felony.

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