noun
- a serious crime that is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death
Usage: legal
Examples
- Armed robbery is classified as a felony in most states.
- The defendant was charged with three felony counts.
- A felony conviction can affect your ability to find employment.
- Murder is considered the most serious type of felony.
- He pleaded guilty to a felony drug possession charge.
- The judge sentenced her to five years for the felony offense.