Infanticide

usgb/ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/
noun

The crime of a parent killing their own child, particularly if the child is very young.

The woman was charged with infanticide after investigators discovered evidence linking her to her baby's death.
Visual representation of "infanticide" - The crime of a parent killing their own child, particularly if the child is very young.

Often appears as...

  • commit infanticide
  • infanticide laws

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Legal Seriousness

Used to describe a serious crime that is severely punished by law.

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Because of the infanticide, the court sentenced her to life in prison.
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Parental Actions

Specifically refers to a parent committing the act, not a stranger or other relation.

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The news report detailed the tragic case of parental infanticide.
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Sensitive Topic

Use with care; it's a sensitive and potentially triggering topic for discussions.

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