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felon

[fel-uhn] / ˈfɛl ən /


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In that matter, Keenan was prosecuting a felon for illegally possessing a handgun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He said federal immigration agents would be required to have judicial warrants before entering homes or businesses unless they were pursuing a known felon.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Life as an indicted felon is harsh, even if you’re abroad; you can kind of continue to live in sanctuary in Venezuela until the government changes.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

As a convicted felon, Broxton lost his right to possess a gun.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

“Artemis is no felon, miss, he is a genius. Now please remove yourself from my sightline. I am monitoring the main entrance.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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