felonious

fe·lo·ni·ous | \ fə-ˈlō-nē-əs

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Definition of felonious

1 archaic : very evil : villainous

2 : of, relating to, or having the nature of a felony felonious assault

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the commission found that while the senator's actions were ethically questionable, they were not felonious

Recent Examples on the Web Deandre Michael Johnson, 26, is charged with felonious assault in the shooting that happened about midnight Thursday, Parma police said in a statement. — Kaylee Remington, cleveland, "Parma police: Man fired several gunshots from his car at friend while she ran towards her apartment for safety," 10 Jan. 2020 Misty Camp, 25, faces multiple felonious assault charges in connection with the incident. — Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "Three stabbed with pens at Mount Auburn women's shelter, one arrested," 7 Jan. 2020 The deputy who was burned and other law enforcement officers were in court when Brannon pleaded guilty to charges including aggravated arson and felonious assault. — Washington Post, "Man pleads guilty to setting sheriff’s deputy on fire," 7 Jan. 2020 Brian Castro, 18, is charged with felonious assault. — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati.com, "Arrest made in shooting that wounded 11-year-old girl in West Price Hill," 26 Dec. 2019 The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for injuries sustained during the felonious assault. — Dmitriy Shapiro, Detroit Free Press, "MSP: Man allegedly assaults paraplegic dad with hammer, threatens to cut off head," 17 Dec. 2019 Stiles, of Arlington Heights, pleaded guilty in 2005 to felonious assault involving his girlfriend's 5-month-old son, Carl Leggett Jr. He was sentenced to eight years in prison. — Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, "Judge dismisses murder case against man who caused 'devastating injuries' to baby in 2005," 11 Dec. 2019 He was indicted in September on felonious assault and abduction charges and for fleeing from police and has pleaded not guilty. — Washington Post, "Mother of slain man sues Cleveland mayor, police chief," 25 Nov. 2019 She was charged with felonious assault and released on a $5,000 bond. — Fox News, "Ohio woman wearing fur is stabbed by animal-rights activist in church, police say," 22 Nov. 2019

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13 Jan 2020

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“Felonious.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/felonious. Accessed 21 January 2020.

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