felony

• Crime grave, geralmente punido com pena de prisão superior a um ano, podendo envolver violência, roubo ou outras infrações sérias; no Brasil, equivale a crime hediondo ou a crime de maior potencial ofensivo, conforme a legislação.

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.

   Sinônimoscriminal offense

   Antônimosmisdemeanor