Meaning & use
Felon
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A person who has committed a felony, a serious crime typically punishable by a lengthy prison sentence.
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As a convicted felon, he lost his right to vote in that state.
The court sentenced the felon to ten years in prison.
A note on using this word
Legal systems distinguish felonies from misdemeanors, with felonies carrying harsher penalties.
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law-abiding citizen
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