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second-degree

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

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adj

Meaning 1

At the second level of some system

A level of felony somewhat mitigated by various factors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: law

Examples

  • The jury found her guilty of second-degree murder for accidentally killing her victim as she mugged him.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

At the second level of some system

An level of moderate damage, typically involving painful blistering of the skin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: tweedegraads- — severely blistered
  • Dutch: van de tweede graad — severely blistered
  • Finnish: toisen asteen — severely blistered
  • Hungarian: másodfokú — severely blistered