felony
Pronunciación: [ˈfɛləni]
Palabra
Contexto: «law»
(noun) a serious crime that can lead to a heavy punishment, like going to prison for a long time. Examples include things like robbery or murder. If someone commits a felony, it means they did something very bad that is against the law.
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The man was convicted of a felony for stealing a car.
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She didn't commit a felony; she received a warning for a minor offense.
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What kind of felony did they charge him with?
Contexto: «legal classification»
(noun) a category of crime that is considered more serious than a misdemeanor, which is a less severe crime. Felonies usually have more severe consequences and are treated more seriously in court.
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The lawyer explained that a felony has more serious consequences than a misdemeanor.
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He didn’t realize that his actions would lead to a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
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Can you explain the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
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