third–degree
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third–degree
adjective
third–degree
adjective
Learner's definition of THIRD–DEGREE
always used before a noun
1
US, of a crime
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of the least serious level
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deserving the mildest punishment
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third-degree murder/theft/arson
2
:
causing severe injury
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compare first-degree, second-degree
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He suffered third-degree burns and may not survive.
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