second degree

second degree
sec·ond degree n: the grade given to the second most serious forms of crimes
assault in the second degree
second–degree adj

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

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  • second-degree — [sek′ənd di grē′] adj. designating either the second highest level or the second lowest level of damage, rank, etc. * * * …   Universalium

  • second-degree — [sek′ənd di grē′] adj. designating either the second highest level or the second lowest level of damage, rank, etc …   English World dictionary

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  • second-degree — 1) ADJ: ADJ n In the United States, second degree is used to describe crimes that are considered to be less serious than first degree crimes. The judge reduced the charge to second degree murder. 2) ADJ: ADJ n A second degree burn is more severe… …   English dictionary

  • second-degree — UK / US adjective 1) medical a second degree burn is more serious than a first degree burn but not as serious as a third degree burn 2) legal American second degree crimes are less serious than first degree crimes …   English dictionary

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