CEFR C1
felony
Translation
重罪 / 重大犯罪 / 重い犯罪
Meaning
A felony is a serious crime, usually more severe than a misdemeanor. In U.S. law it often means an offense punishable by long imprisonment, but exact categories depend on the jurisdiction.
Examples
- 強盗は多くの州で重罪として扱われます。
Robbery is treated as a felony in many states. - 彼は重罪で起訴されましたが、容疑を否認しました。
He was charged with a felony but denied the accusation.