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first-degree
adj
- 1. medicine.
- Denoting the least severe type of burn in which only the outer layer of the skin is damaged, characterized by pain and reddening of the skin surface.
- Example: first-degree burn
2. law.
- Denoting the most serious of the two levels of murder, ie unlawful killing with intent and premeditation.
