Felonious
Done with an intent to commit a serious crime or a felony; done with an evil heart or purpose; malicious; wicked; villainous.
An aggravated assault, such as an assault with an intent to murder, is a felonious assault. A simple assault, such as one done with an intent to frighten, is not felonious.
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