first-degree

[ furst-di-gree ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the lowest or first in a series.
2. of or relating to the highest or most serious in a series.

Example Sentences

They usually need a bioscience-related first degree, but that is not a prerequisite.

From BBC

Its first degree course students are beginning their veterinary course at SRUC's Aberdeen campus this week.

From BBC

Charges against him run from criminal sexual conduct in the third degree to kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct in the first degree during commission of a felony.

From Los Angeles Times

He was charged with four counts of first degree murder and will be tried as an adult, and appeared in court in person.

From BBC

A former Nevada politician has been found guilty of first degree murder for the death of a journalist who wrote critical stories about his time in office.

From BBC