second-degree

Meaning

1. adjective At the second level of some system, particularly: 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. adjective 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.

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

Similar words

appellate secondary degree third-degree first-degree second-order interlevel second-line subprimary intrasystem