second-degree

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  • in the second degree, 2nd degree

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second-degree (not comparable)

  1. At the second level of some system, particularly:
    1. (law) A level of felony somewhat mitigated by various factors.
      The jury found her guilty of second-degree murder for accidentally killing her victim as she mugged him.
    2. (of burns) An level of moderate damage, typically involving painful blistering of the skin.

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