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felony

/ˈfɛləni/ /ˈfɛləni/
noun
GeneralLaw
  1. 1 ağır suç countable

Definition (English)

A serious crime, such as murder or robbery, which in the US can be punished by more than a year in prison.

Example Sentences

  1. Armed robbery is a felony.
    Silahlı soygun ağır bir suçtur.
  2. He was convicted of a felony.
    Ağır bir suçtan mahkûm edildi.

Synonyms

serious crime

Antonyms

misdemeanor

Collocations

commit a felonycharged with a felonyfelony offensefelony convictionfelony chargeplead guilty to a felony

Related Words

lawcourtpunishmentsentencearrestcriminal