first-degree

[ furst-di-gree ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the lowest or first in a series.
2. of or relating to the highest or most serious in a series.

Example Sentences

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast