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
Court records show Cook was charged with felonious assault.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
Burglaries, robberies and grand larcenies dropped last year, while felonious and misdemeanor assaults remained steady.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
He was tried again, under the same judge and a new jury, and found guilty of felonious assault and involuntary manslaughter.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Next to textbooks on religious studies and notes for a chem final were scales for measuring baggies and felonious amounts of narcotics.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
Burglaries, robberies and grand larcenies dropped last year, while felonious and misdemeanor assaults remained steady.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
He was tried again, under the same judge and a new jury, and found guilty of felonious assault and involuntary manslaughter.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Next to textbooks on religious studies and notes for a chem final were scales for measuring baggies and felonious amounts of narcotics.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felonious
Adjective
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The judge suggested then that the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security could work out between themselves whether the government’s priority is to try him on the criminal charges or deport him.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Though the counts of second degree murder and armed criminal action, as well as others, were Jones’ first felony convictions, his criminal record in Municipal Court was chock full of warning signs.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Jorge Garibay said in a statement Friday, adding that the efforts were aimed at reducing fire risk and unlawful activity throughout the city.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The court cited the First Amendment (freedom of speech), the Fourth Amendment (protection against unlawful search and seizure), and the Fourteenth Amendment (due process and equal protection).—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Behind the tinted glass of these gateways to the illicit economy, the merchandise tells its own story.—
Edgar Domenech,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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The coordinated effort focused on five hotspots in Fort Worth where violent crime, fueled by the trafficking of illicit drugs and firearms, has flared.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2025
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In Tuesday’s order, the court denied a request by Melgar-Salmeron’s lawyers to appoint a special master to investigate authorities and officials involved in the wrongful deportation.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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The suit also alleges discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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“Felonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felonious. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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