third-degree murder

Noun

US uncountable usually

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

Japanese Meaning

重罪の遂行中に、直接の殺意はなかったが、結果として他者を殺害する行為

Although he insisted the shooting was accidental, he was convicted of third-degree murder because it occurred during the robbery.

彼は銃撃は偶然だと主張したが、その銃撃が強盗の最中に起きたため、故意のない殺人で有罪判決を受けた。

Sense（1）

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

third-degree murders

（ plural ）