as in criminal
contrary to or forbidden by law
the commission found that while the senator's actions were ethically questionable, they were not felonious
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Recent Examples of felonious
The Kent County Sheriff's Office says that on April 7, the Patrol and Investigative Divisions attempted to stop the 39-year-old driver from Kent County, who was wanted for a felonious assault the night before.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Last year, the number of officers killed decreased, both in terms of officers killed as a result of felonious acts and those killed accidentally.
—Kenneth D. Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
He was originally charged with one count of murder and two counts each of felonious assault and tampering with evidence, according to court records.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Charges in Riverfront Live shooting Both men face felonious assault charges in state court.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Last year, the number of officers killed decreased, both in terms of officers killed as a result of felonious acts and those killed accidentally.
—Kenneth D. Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
He was originally charged with one count of murder and two counts each of felonious assault and tampering with evidence, according to court records.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Charges in Riverfront Live shooting Both men face felonious assault charges in state court.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felonious
Adjective
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The accusations against Burton have raised questions about his criminal background and the vetting process city officials use before hiring someone for Safe Streets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The insecurity crisis is frustrating business owners, human rights defenders and regular Haitians who are forced to navigate a capital that is largely controlled by criminal gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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What happens if a landlord charges an unlawful late fee?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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London’s High Court ruled that the decision to proscribe the group was unlawful, but has kept the ban in place pending an appeals court ruling due Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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The store was run by Sam Yuen, head of one of Los Angeles’ tongs, which were secret societies made up of men from China who often dabbled in illicit activities.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The phenomenon of illicit mining in Johannesburg and surrounding areas was one of the concerns that prompted the government in March to deploy the army to certain high-risk areas in a yearlong operation to stop violence linked to organized crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The incident, which was part of a double-whammy of violent encounters for the hijacker that day, was preventable and should have been better controlled, according to a wrongful-death suit filed by Jazzmyn Byrd, the daughter of a man who was shot during the hijacking.—
Alex Nettles,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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Though the Sheriff’s office refuses to take any responsibility, their wrongful arrest has all but destroyed Richardson’s previous life.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
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“Felonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felonious. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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