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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

Professional fees that are split (usually between attorneys) where the referring and performing person split the fees charged for performance. … [Read more...] about FEE SPLITTING

Old real estate term that was a requirement that land could only be passed on to members of the family, which would keep the land within family ownership for an indefinite period of time. … [Read more...] about FEE TAIL