Felony (Noun)
Meaning
A serious crime (such as murder or arson).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The suspect was charged with felony murder when the attempted robbery went horribly wrong and the store clerk was killed.
- Arson is a felony that carries a lengthy prison sentence, especially if someone is injured or killed in the fire.
- The DA's office decided to prosecute the suspect as an adult because the crime was a felony.
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a felony that requires a prison sentence of at least five years.
- The state appeals court upheld the felony conviction and 20-year prison sentence of the defendant who was found guilty of embezzling millions from his company.