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FIRST-DEGREE MURDER

\fˈɜːstdɪɡɹˈiː mˈɜːdə], \fˈɜːstdɪɡɹˈiː mˈɜːdə], \f_ˈɜː_s_t_d_ɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ˈiː m_ˈɜː_d_ə]\

Definitions of FIRST-DEGREE MURDER

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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This term applies to the d deliberate and premeditated killing that goes with rape, burglary and assault.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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