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
Another woman, identified as 28-year-old Jessica Anderson, was arrested on the scene and charged with felonious assault, WTOL and WTVG reported, citing police.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christopher McDowell acquitted 26-year-old Luther of murder and felonious assault charges on May 8 at the end of a two-day bench trial.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 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
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christopher McDowell acquitted 26-year-old Luther of murder and felonious assault charges on May 8 at the end of a two-day bench trial.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felonious
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As Hinkley’s family and fiancée mourn the loss of a young man who still had his entire future ahead of him, prosecutors emphasized the scrutiny applied when criminal allegations involve an on-duty law enforcement officer.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Foketi was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic violence.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The filing, submitted in the San Diego County Superior Court, seeks a judge’s order to condemn and destroy the embargoed kratom products, halt ongoing unlawful manufacturing and impose civil penalties.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the court's opinion that unlawful drug use alone cannot be grounds to seek to send someone to prison and potentially force them to give up firearms for life.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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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
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The schemes involve a predator pretending to be a teenager online and tricking victims into sending illicit photos of themselves.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Beyond the more familiar terrain of diabetics, IVF patients, people using hormone therapy, and intravenous users of illicit drugs, people have been turning themselves into lab rats for new wellness frontiers.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
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Starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, the wrongful conviction drama was originally set to run though July 12 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, but dwindling box office and a Tony Awards shut out prompted producers to quietly cancel the final two weeks of performances.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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Just three months into his tenure, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams is facing multiple legal challenges from current and former employees, including lawsuits and federal complaints alleging workplace misconduct, retaliation and wrongful employment actions.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Felonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felonious. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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