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felony

Pronunciation: [ˈfɛləni]

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Learn how to use felony in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The man was convicted of a felony for stealing a car.

Example

She didn't commit a felony; she received a warning for a minor offense.

Example

What kind of felony did they charge him with?

How to pronounce felony

Pronunciation: [ˈfɛləni]

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