manslaughter

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man·slaugh·ter ˈman-ˌslȯ-tər How to pronounce manslaughter (audio)

: the unlawful killing of a human being without express or implied malice

Example Sentences

She was convicted of manslaughter for driving while drunk and killing three people.

Recent Examples on the Web Second-degree manslaughter charges are filed when a defendant is accused of being aware of the risk of death and disregarding it.

Michael Hill, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022 The 21-year-old Farmington resident was arrested by Farmington police last week on charges of first-degree manslaughter, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, reckless driving, red light violation and speeding greater than 60 mph.

Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2022 On Monday, 41-year-old Joseph Robles of San Antonio pleaded guilty to two charges of intoxication manslaughter.

Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Aug. 2022 The driver of the SUV, Miguel Espinoza, 45, has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter.

Chron, 9 Aug. 2022 Richard Kulackoski, 60, was arrested on charges of first-degree manslaughter and first-degree assault, according to the District Attorney's Office press release.

Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 The vehicular manslaughter charges are for the deaths of the four adults and the baby, who was about two weeks shy of his first birthday.

Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 Miguel Espinoza, 45, has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter in the crash that happened about 11:30 p.m. Saturday in Galveston, police said.

Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Miguel Espinoza, 45, has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter in the crash about 11:30 p.m. Saturday in Galveston, roughly 50 miles southeast of Houston, police said.

CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

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manslaughter

noun

man·slaugh·ter ˈman-ˌslȯ-tər How to pronounce manslaughter (audio)

: the unlawful killing of a human being without malice compare homicide, murder

— involuntary manslaughter

: manslaughter resulting from the failure to perform a legal duty expressly required to safeguard human life, from the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony, or from the commission of a lawful act involving a risk of injury or death that is done in an unlawful, reckless, or grossly negligent manner see also reckless homicide at homicide

Note: The exact formulation of the elements of involuntary manslaughter vary from state to state especially with regard to the level of negligence required. In states that grade manslaughter by degrees, involuntary manslaughter is usually graded as a second- or third-degree offense.

— misdemeanor-manslaughter

: involuntary manslaughter occurring during the commission of a misdemeanor compare felony murder at murder

— voluntary manslaughter

: manslaughter resulting from an intentional act done without malice or premeditation and while in the heat of passion or on sudden provocation

Note: In states that grade manslaughter by degrees, voluntary manslaughter is usually a first-degree offense.

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释义	manslaughter noun man·slaugh·ter ˈman-ˌslȯ-tər : the unlawful killing of a human being without express or implied malice Example Sentences She was convicted of manslaughter for driving while drunk and killing three people. Recent Examples on the Web Second-degree manslaughter charges are filed when a defendant is accused of being aware of the risk of death and disregarding it. Michael Hill, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022 The 21-year-old Farmington resident was arrested by Farmington police last week on charges of first-degree manslaughter, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, reckless driving, red light violation and speeding greater than 60 mph. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2022 On Monday, 41-year-old Joseph Robles of San Antonio pleaded guilty to two charges of intoxication manslaughter. Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Aug. 2022 The driver of the SUV, Miguel Espinoza, 45, has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter. Chron, 9 Aug. 2022 Richard Kulackoski, 60, was arrested on charges of first-degree manslaughter and first-degree assault, according to the District Attorney's Office press release. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 The vehicular manslaughter charges are for the deaths of the four adults and the baby, who was about two weeks shy of his first birthday. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 Miguel Espinoza, 45, has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter in the crash that happened about 11:30 p.m. Saturday in Galveston, police said. Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Miguel Espinoza, 45, has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter in the crash about 11:30 p.m. Saturday in Galveston, roughly 50 miles southeast of Houston, police said. CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing manslaughter involuntary manslaughter involuntary manslaughter Kids Definition manslaughter noun man·slaugh·ter ˈman-ˌslȯ-tər : the unintentional but unlawful killing of a person Medical Definition manslaughter noun man·slaugh·ter ˈman-ˌslȯt-ər : the slaying of a human being specifically : the unlawful killing of a human being without express or implied malice Legal Definition manslaughter noun man·slaugh·ter ˈman-ˌslȯ-tər : the unlawful killing of a human being without malice compare homicide, murder — involuntary manslaughter : manslaughter resulting from the failure to perform a legal duty expressly required to safeguard human life, from the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony, or from the commission of a lawful act involving a risk of injury or death that is done in an unlawful, reckless, or grossly negligent manner see also reckless homicide at homicide Note: The exact formulation of the elements of involuntary manslaughter vary from state to state especially with regard to the level of negligence required. In states that grade manslaughter by degrees, involuntary manslaughter is usually graded as a second- or third-degree offense. — misdemeanor-manslaughter : involuntary manslaughter occurring during the commission of a misdemeanor compare felony murder at murder — voluntary manslaughter : manslaughter resulting from an intentional act done without malice or premeditation and while in the heat of passion or on sudden provocation Note: In states that grade manslaughter by degrees, voluntary manslaughter is usually a first-degree offense. manslaughter noun as in murder law the crime of ending the life of a person without intending to do so She was convicted of manslaughter for driving while drunk and killing three people. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance murder homicide killing slaying massacre slaughter assassination bloodshed execution butchery carnage destruction foul play rubout euthanasia parricide chance-medley decimation filicide patricide matricide regicide blood mercy killing hit uxoricide fratricide
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