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Def: a serious offence
Example: The term 'felony' is used in common law systems for very serious crimes, such as aggravated assault, arson, embezzlement, grand theft, treason, murder, rape, kidnapping or fraud.
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Mainly AmE.
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commit a felony
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felony murder
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