What does "second-degree" mean?

At the second level of some system; A level of felony somewhat mitigated by various factors.

What is a synonym for "second-degree"?

Common synonyms include: quadratic, quadratic energy model, supertonic.

adj

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Adjective

1
At the second level of some system; A level of felony somewhat mitigated by various factors. not-comparable
"The jury found her guilty of second-degree murder for accidentally killing her victim as she mugged him."
2
At the second level of some system; An level of moderate damage, typically involving painful blistering of the skin. not-comparable

"Apologizing isn't going to heal hundreds of second-degree burns, sir."