Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

felony-conviction

noun

ˈfeləni kənˈvɪkʃən

Definition

A felony conviction is a legal judgment that an individual has been found guilty of committing a felony, which is a serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

Examples

After a lengthy trial, the defendant faced a felony conviction for robbery.
Having a felony conviction can impact a person’s employment opportunities.
The judge handed down a severe sentence following the felony conviction.

Meaning

The term refers to the outcome of a legal process in which a person is formally declared guilty of a felony, indicating that they have violated laws considered more severe than misdemeanors.