Felons

/ˈfɛlənz/ noun

Definition

people who have been legally convicted of serious crimes, such as murder, robbery, or assault.

Etymology

From Old French 'felon' (wicked/cruel), possibly from Latin 'fel' (gall/bitterness). In medieval law, a felon was someone who committed heinous crimes punishable by death or loss of property.

Kelly Says

In the U.S., convicted felons lose voting rights in many states—a practice rooted in ancient disenfranchisement laws, meaning millions of people are permanently barred from voting even after serving their sentences.

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