crive vs felony

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New2grammar

#514044 Thu, 15 May 08 03:20 PM

Crime 1. An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and for which punishment is imposed upon conviction.

fel·o·nies Law

1. One of several grave crimes, such as murder, rape, or burglary, punishable by a more stringent sentence than that given for a misdemeanor.

These definitions are similar to me. What's the difference, if any?

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Avangi

#514101 Thu, 15 May 08 05:35 PM

The "crime" definition is so general it might apply to crimes against the church (both commission and omission) or the Boy Scouts.

The "felonies" definition is written to contrast with a "misdemeanor," and is more in keeping with the "law of the land." It gives examples of the crimes which rise to the seriousness of felonies. All other statutory crimes would be misdemeanors.

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