Felony (noun)

  1. A serious crime, typically one punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
  2. A crime of high seriousness.

Origin:

Middle english, from anglo-french felonie, from latin felonia, from felō, felon wicked person.

Examples:

  1. He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
  2. Burglary is considered a felony in many states.
  3. Felony charges were dropped against the man.
  4. The defendant pleaded guilty to a felony charge of embezzlement.
  5. The crime is considered a felony as it resulted in loss of life.
Some random words: ruinous, foreseeable, pergola