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Today's Terms
Felony
Definition:
A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree
Fraud
Definition:
An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right.
Levy
Definition:
A seizure; the obtaining of money by legal process through seizure and sale of property.
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