“felony”
This page shows official legal definitions of “felony” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
United States
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A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.
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United States
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A crime of a more serious nature than those designated as misdemeanors, which is punishable by imprisonment in state prison.
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