plural felonies
law
: a serious crime (such as murder or rape)
The crime is considered a felony under state law.
He received a felony conviction. = He was convicted of committing a felony.
He was convicted of felony murder/theft.
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“Felony.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/felony. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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