felonies

Meanings

• noun

  A serious crime, especially one involving violence, theft, or damage to property.

  - "He was charged with several felonies after robbing the bank."
  - "The convicted felon served several years in prison."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with felonies
melonies , helenies , penalties

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Variants

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felonies , felony

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'felo', meaning 'evil-doer' or 'malefactor'.

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Trivia

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1. In some jurisdictions, a person can be charged with a felony for writing a bad check.

2. The term 'felon' comes from the Latin word 'felis', meaning 'cat'. In medieval Europe, a person who committed a serious crime was branded with a hot iron in the shape of a cat.

3. The longest prison sentence for a single felony was given to Russell Williams, a Canadian military officer, who was sentenced to life in prison for raping and murdering two women and committing numerous burglaries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Misdemeanors: Less serious crimes than felonies, typically punishable by fines or imprisonment for up to one year.

2. Crime: An act of violence or harm against another person or property.

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Culture

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Felonies have been a significant part of criminal law and have been the focus of various literary works, movies, and television shows.

How to Memorize "felonies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being arrested and taken to jail for committing a felony.
   - Visualize the seriousness and gravity of the crime.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'felonies' with serious crimes.
   - Link it to the idea of punishment and imprisonment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FELONIES' to remember the different parts of a crime scene: Finding the Footprints, Examining the Evidence, Looking for the Weapon, Observing the Scene, Noting the Injuries, and Interviewing Witnesses.

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