Manslaughter

usgb/ˈmænslɔːtər/
noun

The crime of killing a person without intending to do so.

He was charged with manslaughter for causing a fatal car accident.
Visual representation of "manslaughter" - The crime of killing a person without intending to do so

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  • charged with manslaughter
  • commit manslaughter

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Legal Consequence

Manslaughter carries less legal penalty than murder since it lacks intent.

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His sentence was reduced to manslaughter, not murder.
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Accidental Harm

Manslaughter implies the killer didn't plan to kill, often accidental or negligent.

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The hunter faced manslaughter charges for the accidental shooting.
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Emotional Weight

Discussions of manslaughter can be sensitive due to the topic of death.

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She couldn't discuss the manslaughter case without tears.
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