Usually means: Unintentional killing by extreme recklessness.
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  1. third-degree murder: Merriam-Webster
  2. third-degree murder: Wiktionary
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Definitions from Wiktionary (third-degree murder)

▸ noun:  (US, law) Murder without intent but during a felony.

Similar:
second-degree murder, first-degree murder, aggravated assault, involuntary manslaughter, Conspiracy to murder, murder, felony murder rule, capital murder, homicide, malice murder, more...

Opposite:
first-degree murder, manslaughter

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Similar:
second-degree murder, first-degree murder, aggravated assault, involuntary manslaughter, Conspiracy to murder, murder, felony murder rule, capital murder, homicide, malice murder, more...

Opposite:
first-degree murder, manslaughter



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