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first-degree

[ furst-di-gree ]
/ ˈfɜrst dɪˈgri /
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adjective
of or relating to the lowest or first in a series.
of or relating to the highest or most serious in a series.
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Words nearby first-degree

first cousin, first dark, First Day, first-day cover, First Day School, first-degree, first-degree burn, first derivative, first division, first-dollar coverage, first down
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Words related to first-degree

baccalaureate, bachelor's degree

How to use first-degree in a sentence

  • Brown was arraigned Wednesday on the charge of first-degree manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.

    Is She a Killer?|Bryan Curtis|December 30, 2009|DAILY BEAST

  • Today, Halderman pleaded not guilty to attempted first-degree grand larceny, a felony.

    Is This Dave's Blackmailer?|Lloyd Grove|October 2, 2009|DAILY BEAST
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