살인, 강도, 방화와 같이 죄질이 매우 무거운 범죄로, 보통 1년 이상의 징역형이나 그보다 무거운 처벌이 따르는 범죄.
A serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery, that is more grave than a misdemeanor and is typically punished by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
예문:
"The suspect was charged with a felony after the police found stolen goods in his car."
"Committing a felony can result in the permanent loss of certain civil rights, including the right to vote."
"In many jurisdictions, drug trafficking is classified as a first-degree felony."