second-degree en · ADJ
Meanings
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(not-comparable) At the second level of some system ▸ 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.
- (not-comparable, of burns) At the second level of some system ▸ An level of moderate damage, typically involving painful blistering of the skin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| in the second degree | alternative | lexicographic | |
| 2nd degree | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
third-degree · first-degree · fourth-degree
Deriveds
second-degree manslaughter · second-degree relative · second-degree burn · second-degree murder
Translations (4)
nl tweedegraads- (severely blistered) · nl van de tweede graad (severely blistered) · hu másodfokú (severely blistered) · fi toisen asteen (severely blistered)