Concept information
Preferred term
felonies
Definition
- Originating from early English common law, a felony is a serious crime in the system of criminal law. Most individuals regard felonies as harmful and inherently dangerous acts with profound consequences to society. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Felonies]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/felonies
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