FELONY


Meaning of FELONY in English

A serious crime for which the punishment is prison for more than a year or death. Crimes of less gravity are called misdemeanours . This term is no longer used in England or other Commonwealth countries but remains a major distinction in the United States. Historically, in England, the term referred to crimes for which the punishment was the loss of land, life or a limb.

Duhaime's Law English dictionary.      Английский юридический словарь Duhaime .