Word Type

Noun

The word "felony" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

misdemeanor

Derived Terms

composition of a felony felony murder felony murder rule felony stop felony traffic stop nonfelony subfelony telefelony

Etymologically Related To

felon

Context

legal us

Has Property

one kind of serious crime

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

crime criminal offence criminal offense law-breaking

Type Of (IsA)

crime criminal act

Related Terms

felon felonious felonize misdemeanor

Related Terms

criminal death felon felonious felonize imprisonment misdemeanor offense serious

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