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first–degree
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
first–degree
(adjective)
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first–degree
/
ˈ
fɚstdɪ
ˈ
griː/
adjective
first–degree
/
ˈ
fɚstdɪ
ˈ
griː/
adjective
Learner's definition of FIRST–DEGREE
always used before a noun
1
US
:
of the most serious type
:
deserving the harshest punishment
first-degree
murder/theft/arson
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of the least harmful or mildest type
He suffered a
first-degree
burn.
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