Felon

/ˈfɛlən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who has been convicted of a felony, typically a serious crime.

The defendant was labeled a felon after being found guilty of grand theft.

A person who commits a felony.

The police are searching for the felon who escaped from custody.

A person who is guilty of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

Being classified as a felon can have lifelong effects on employment opportunities.

Middle English 'feloun', from Old French 'felon', from Latin 'felonia'

convicted felon

A person who has been found guilty of a felony.

felonious assault

An attack that is classified as a felony due to its severity.

repeat felon

An individual who has committed multiple felonies.

felony

A serious crime that carries a harsher penalty than a misdemeanor.

misdemeanor

A lesser crime that is not classified as a felony.

Con

He spent five years in the pen; now he's a con looking for work.

Criminal

In that part of town, you'll run into a lot of criminals.