as in criminal
contrary to or forbidden by law
the commission found that while the senator's actions were ethically questionable, they were not felonious
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Recent Examples of felonious
She has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault), first-degree vulnerable adult abuse and assault or assault and battery.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Jones-Ogletree, who also goes by Darnell Ogletree, is charged with murder, felonious assault and abduction.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Darnell Jones is also charged with felonious assault and abduction, according to court records.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
Marybeth, still uncomfortable with the arrangement between her department and the felonious accountant, does so reluctantly.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Jones-Ogletree, who also goes by Darnell Ogletree, is charged with murder, felonious assault and abduction.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Darnell Jones is also charged with felonious assault and abduction, according to court records.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
Marybeth, still uncomfortable with the arrangement between her department and the felonious accountant, does so reluctantly.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felonious
Adjective
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This panel will examine mass incarceration through multiple lenses and how the criminal justice system serves as a point of crisis of public health, black wealth building, voter disenfranchisement, and family structure.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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The eight migrants, who DHS has alleged have serious criminal convictions, were the subject of a lawsuit that had halted their deportation to South Sudan and diverted them to a U.S. military base in Djibouti.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Jorge Garibay said in a statement Friday, adding that the efforts were aimed at reducing fire risk and unlawful activity throughout the city.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The court cited the First Amendment (freedom of speech), the Fourth Amendment (protection against unlawful search and seizure), and the Fourteenth Amendment (due process and equal protection).—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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What emerges isn’t just kickbacks — but the outlines of a prostitution ring allegedly funded with illicit money.—
Gina Montaner,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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In two new indictments, the U.S. Department of Justice alleges millions in illicit earnings by remote work impersonators.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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In Tuesday’s order, the court denied a request by Melgar-Salmeron’s lawyers to appoint a special master to investigate authorities and officials involved in the wrongful deportation.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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That lieutenant, Sam Cirone, was also a defendant in a federal wrongful conviction lawsuit that the City Council this week agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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“Felonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/felonious. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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