second-degree murders

A form of second-degree murder — The criminal offence of murder in a form defined as less serious than first-degree murder; the precise distinction may vary by jurisdiction but typically involves second-degree murder being intentional but not premeditated.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of second-degree murder
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APA

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“second-degree murders.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/second-degree%20murders. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “second-degree murders,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/second-degree%20murders.

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