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Felon

usgb/ˈfelən/Volume
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Serious Crime

Use 'felon' for crimes like robbery or assault, not minor offenses like traffic violations.

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The individual became a felon after committing armed robbery.
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Legal Connotation

'Felon' carries a judicial weight and is not used casually.

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After the trial, the judge declared the defendant a felon.
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Negative Label

'Felon' can stigmatize individuals; be cautious of context.

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He's trying to rebuild his life after being labeled a felon.
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ConvictCriminalCulpritDelinquentLawbreakerMalefactorOffenderPerpetratorWrongdoer
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