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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
crive vs felony
1 b 00 Crime 1. 02 b 00 An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and for which punishment is imposed upon conviction. 02 br
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01 b 00 fel·o·nies 02 b 00 01 i 00 Law 02 i 02 br
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01 b 00 1. 02 b 00 One of several grave crimes, such as murder, rape, or burglary, punishable by a more stringent sentence than that given for a misdemeanor. 02 br
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00 These definitions are similar to me. What's the difference, if any? 02 br
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01 b 00 fel·o·nies 02 b 00 01 i 00 Law 02 i 02 br
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01 b 00 1. 02 b 00 One of several grave crimes, such as murder, rape, or burglary, punishable by a more stringent sentence than that given for a misdemeanor. 02 br
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00 These definitions are similar to me. What's the difference, if any? 02 br
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" It gives examples of the crimes which rise to the seriousness of felonies. 0-
- " It gives examples of the crimes which rise to the seriousness of felonies.
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0 The "crime" definition is so general it might apply to crimes against the church (both commission and omission) or the Boy Scouts. 02 br
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00 The "felonies" definition is written to contrast with a "misdemeanor," and is more in keeping with the "law of the land." It gives examples of the crimes which rise to the seriousness of felonies. All other statutory crimes would be
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00 The "felonies" definition is written to contrast with a "misdemeanor," and is more in keeping with the "law of the land." It gives examples of the crimes which rise to the seriousness of felonies. All other statutory crimes would be
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