felony

• Crime grave, généralement associé à la violence, au vol ou à d'autres infractions sérieuses, puni d'une peine d'emprisonnement de plus d'un an ou de la peine de mort.

A serious crime, typically one involving violence, theft, or other grave offenses, punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

1. B2formallegal

   A serious crime, such as murder, robbery, or arson, typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

   crime grave

   • He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
   • The suspect faces multiple felony charges, including burglary and assault.
   • In many countries, a felony conviction can result in the loss of voting rights.

   Synonymescriminal offense

   Antonymesmisdemeanor