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felonry
fel·on·ry
/
ˈfɛl
ən
ri
/
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[
fel
-
uh
n-ree
]
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noun
1.
the whole body or class of
felons
.
2.
the convict population of a penal
colony
.
Origin:
1830–40;
felon
+
-ry
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felonry
(ˈfɛlənrɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-ries
1.
felons collectively
2.
(formerly) the convict population of a penal colony, esp in Australia
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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