third degreeglossary / THIRD DEGREE third degree, n. The process of extracting a confession or information from a suspect or prisoner by prolonged questioning, the use of threats, or physical torture (the police gave the suspect the third degree). 词条贡献者 法律翻译Kelly,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与消费者产品责任纠纷有关的法律文件。
third degree THIRD DEGREE, 三等犯罪, 严刑逼供, 拷问, 疲劳讯问 third degree (1)〈美〉(警察的)严刑逼供;拷问;疲劳讯问 (2)三等犯罪 指用来确定犯罪严重程度的标准,如三等谋杀等,指其情节较轻者。