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Felonious

usgb/fəˈləʊniəs/Volume
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Serious Crimes

Use 'felonious' for grave offenses, not minor violations like traffic tickets.

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The felonious act involved a bank heist.
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Legal Context

'Felonious' is mainly used within legal discussions or reports of criminal activities.

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The defendant's felonious conduct is detailed in the case file.
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Formality

'Felonious' is formal; in casual talk, 'criminal' or 'illegal' might be more common.

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The news covered the felonious acts of the public figure.
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