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 双语律师Roger,毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院,擅长翻译各类与商业秘密咨询与诉讼相关的法律文件。
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。