felony

A felony of a particularly grave nature. Primarily AmE.

A serious crime involving illegal drugs. Primarily AmE.

A serious crime connected to illegal drugs. Primarily AmE.

A serious crime that involves the use of force or injury to another person. Primarily AmE.

The most serious class of felony. Primarily AmE.

A class of felony that is serious but less so than first-degree. Primarily AmE.

A serious crime that violates U.S. federal laws. Primarily AmE.

The least serious class of felony. Primarily AmE.

A serious crime that does not involve the use of force or injury to another person. Primarily AmE.

A felony made more serious by its circumstances, such as the use of a weapon. Primarily AmE.

A formal accusation of a serious crime. Primarily AmE.

A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a serious crime. Primarily AmE.

An assault classified as a serious crime. Primarily AmE.

An act that constitutes a serious crime. Primarily AmE.

A killing that occurs during the commission of another dangerous felony. Primarily AmE.

To be formally accused of a serious crime by law enforcement. Primarily AmE.

To carry out a serious crime. Primarily AmE.

Used to state the potential punishment for a felony. Primarily AmE.