Second-order

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Denoting the second in a numerical sequence of models, languages, relationships, forms of logical discourse etc. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of secondary importance. not-comparable

    "If reformers establish the specific process of crime policymaking... as a second-order concern, their efforts will not be weighed down by any one normative theory of fair process."

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"If reformers establish the specific process of crime policymaking... as a second-order concern, their efforts will not be weighed down by any one normative theory of fair process."

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