26984 words

manslaughter

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
the crime of killing a person when the killer did not intend to do it or cannot be responsible for his or her actions:

Examples:

She was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for manslaughter.
He denies murder but admits manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
2
the crime of killing someone unintentionally or without having planned to do it:

Examples:

He was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison.

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