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(A) A serious crime (contrasted with misdemeanors and infractions, less serious crimes), usually punishable by a prison term of more than one year or, in some cases, by death. For example, murder, extortion and kidnapping are felonies; a minor fist fight is usually charged as a misdemeanor, and a speeding ticket is generally an infraction. (B) crimes. An offence which occasions … [Read more...] about FELONY

Fidelity or fealty. Cowell. See FEALTY. … [Read more...] about FEODALITY

See SODOMY. … [Read more...] about FELLATION

Criminal law rule where a death that is caused during the commission of a dangerous felony act, even if accidental, may result in a charge against the defendant as first degree murder. The defendant felon can be charged with first degree murder even if the defendant didn't actually kill the victim, e.g. an accomplice did when shooting the clerk in the bank. … [Read more...] about FELONY MURDER DOCTRINE

The customs of feuds. The name of a compilation of feudal laws and customs made at Milan in the twelfth century. It is the most ancient work on the subject, and was always regarded, on the continent of Europe, as possessing the highest authority. … [Read more...] about FEODARUM CONSUETUDINES