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manslaughter

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmænˌslɔtɚ/ · UK /ˈmænslɔːtə/

manslaughter means: The crime of killing a person without the intention or circumstances that would make it murder.

noun

UNLAWFUL KILLINGC1

The crime of killing a person without the intention or circumstances that would make it murder.

  • He was charged with manslaughter.
  • The jury found her guilty of manslaughter.
  • The driver received a prison sentence for manslaughter.

Common phrases: charged with manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, manslaughter conviction

Questions about manslaughter

What does manslaughter mean?

The crime of killing a person without the intention or circumstances that would make it murder.

What is manslaughter in other languages?

Türkçe: taksirle öldürme · Español: homicidio involuntario · Français: homicide involontaire · Deutsch: Totschlag · Italiano: omicidio colposo · 日本語: 故殺

How do you pronounce manslaughter?

In American English /ˈmænˌslɔtɚ/; in British English /ˈmænslɔːtə/.

How do you use manslaughter in a sentence?

He was charged with manslaughter. The jury found her guilty of manslaughter.

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