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