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first-degree

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

At the first level of some system

The most severe level of felony, typically involving planning or other aggravating factors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: law

Examples

  • The jury found her guilty of 6 counts of first-degree murder, one for each of the victims of her rampage.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

At the first level of some system

The least severe damage from a burn, typically involving only damage to the outer layer of skin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: eerstegraads- — barely burnt
  • Dutch: van de eerste graad — barely burnt
  • Finnish: ensimmäisen asteen — barely burnt
  • Hungarian: elsőfokú — barely burnt
  • Irish: den chéad ghrád — barely burnt