C1nounformalcrimelaw
US/ˈfel.ə.ni/
UK/ˈfel.ə.ni/
a serious crime, such as murder or robbery, that can be punished with a long prison sentence
In context
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to five years in prison.
In many states, a felony conviction means you cannot vote while in prison.
The suspect was charged with a felony after the bank robbery.
Words that go with felony
verb + noun
- commit a felonyHe committed a felony when he set the fire.
noun + noun
- felony chargeShe faces a felony charge for fraud.
- felony convictionA felony conviction can end a career.
- felony offenseArmed robbery is a felony offense.
verb + preposition
- convicted of a felonyHe was convicted of a felony last year.
- charged with a felonyThree men were charged with a felony.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He did a felony.Correct: He committed a felony.