Felony

Felony

A crime sufficiently serious to be punishable by death or a term in state or federal prison, as distinguished from a misdemeanour which is only punishable by confinement to county or local gaol and/or a fine.

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felony

Education; SAT vocabulary

One of the highest class of offenses, and punishable with death or imprisonment.

felonious

Education; SAT vocabulary

Showing criminal or evil purpose.

felony

Sociology; Criminology

A serious criminal offense; specifically one punishable by death or by incarceration in a prison facility for a year or more.

felony

Legal services; Courts

A serious criminal offense. Under federal law any offense punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.

felony

Political systems; General

A major crime, such as murder, arson, or rape.

answer

Law; Legal

The document that responds to the allegations in a complaint; must be filed within a specific period of time after service has been effectuated.

appellate level court

Law; Legal

Appellate courts review the records of trial court decision to determine whether the trial court erred.

amicus curiae

Law; Legal

It is a legal memo filed by a non-party who has information or opinions that may be instructive to the court.

amnesty

Law; Legal

Amnesty is the clearing of a record; similar to a pardon.Amnesty is as though the act never happened.

prayer for relief

Law; Legal

Prayer for relief is also called as ad damnum clause. It is the element of the complaint that asks for damages.

advance sheet

Law; Legal

Advance sheet is a pamphlet that comes out in advance of the hardbound volume; most commonly used by case law books.

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