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manslaughter

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man·slaugh·ter  (mnslôtr)
n.
The unlawful killing of one human by another without express or implied intent to do injury.

manslaughter [ˈmænˌslɔːtə]
n
1. (Law) Law the unlawful killing of one human being by another without malice aforethought Compare murder See also homicide, malice aforethought
2. (loosely) the killing of a human being
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.manslaughter - homicide without malice aforethought
homicide - the killing of a human being by another human being
chance-medley - an unpremeditated killing of a human being in self defense
Translations
manslaughter [ˈmænˌslɔːtəʳ] Nhomicidio m involuntario
manslaughter [ˈmænslɔːtər] nhomicide m involontaire
to be guilty of manslaughter → être coupable d'homicide involontaire
manslaughter [ˈmænˌslɔːtəʳ] nomicidio colposo
manslaughter [ˈmænˌslɔːtəʳ] nomicidio colposo


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But this word will I say unto mine enemies: What is all manslaughter in comparison with what ye have done unto me!
Is he going to make it manslaughter, or what's he going to make of it?
Sir William died in a few days, and Wingrave, on the evidence of Lumley and Ruth, was committed for manslaughter, and sent to prison for fifteen years
 
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