felon

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has been convicted of a felony, or a crime considered to be serious enough to be punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

  - "John is a felon after being convicted of grand larceny."
  - "The felon served five years in prison before being released."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɛlən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfɛlən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

convict , criminal , culprit , malefactor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with felon
cell , knell , swell , tell

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Homophones

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1. felonious (English) : Characterized by or involving a felony or a serious crime.
   

2. felicity (English) : Happiness, especially great or lasting happiness.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of felon that leads to same result
felon , felons , whitlow , whitlows

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Forms

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felons, felonies, felonious, felonically

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Etymology

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The term 'felon' originated from the Old French word 'felon' meaning 'evil-doer' or 'malefactor'. In medieval England, it referred to a person who had committed a serious crime and was subject to capital punishment.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'felon' has been used in English since the 13th century.

2. In some jurisdictions, a felony conviction can result in the loss of certain civil liberties, such as the right to vote or own a firearm.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crime: A felony is a type of crime, often considered to be the most serious.

2. Penal Code: A set of laws defining crimes and their punishments.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'felon' has been used to describe criminals, often with a focus on their past transgressions and the consequences of their actions. In art, there have been depictions of felons in various forms, from portraits of notorious criminals to allegorical representations of sin and redemption.

How to Memorize "felon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing an orange jumpsuit, handcuffs, and shackles, representing someone who has committed a felony and is being taken to prison.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'felon' with the image of a criminal, someone who has done something wrong and has been punished for it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Felonies Endanger Lives' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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