felonious

Definition

Of, relating to, being, or having the quality of felony.

Etymology

From Middle English *felonious (implied in feloniously; compare felonous); equivalent to felony + -ous.

Example Sentences

• "The defendant must show that any bail money he hopes to post did not come from the felonious means."
• "O thievish Night, / Why should'st thou, but for some felonious end, / In thy dark lantern thus close up the stars?"
• "felonious homicide"

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