felony
US /ˈfel.ə.ni/
UK /ˈfel.ə.ni/

1.
reato, crimine
a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than a year or by death.
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He was charged with a serious felony.
È stato accusato di un grave reato.
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Murder is considered a capital felony.
L'omicidio è considerato un reato capitale.