ALL meanings of second-degree
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S s - adjective second-degree In the United States, second-degree is used to describe crimes that are considered to be less serious than first-degree crimes. 0
- adjective second-degree A second-degree burn is more severe than a first-degree burn but less severe than a third-degree burn. 0
- adjective second-degree less serious than first-degree crimes 0
- adjective second-degree designating either the second highest level or the second lowest level of damage, rank, etc. 0
- adjective second-degree Second-degree. Compare first-degree, third-degree and fourth-degree. 0