third degree
Example Sentences
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Freemasons wear symbolic aprons and progress through degrees of membership, with the phrase "giving someone the third degree" originating from its final stage of initiation.
From BBC
Heart blocks are graded as first, second or third degree, depending on severity.
From BBC
An Aurora police officer was convicted of homicide and third degree assault earlier this year, while two officers were acquitted.
From Seattle Times
Jurors acquitted Majors of intentional assault in the third degree and second-degree aggravated harassment.
From Los Angeles Times
The Marvel actor was found not guilty on one count of intentional assault in the third degree and aggravated harassment in the second degree.
From Salon
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