manslaughter

[US]/'mænslɔːtə/
[UK]/'mænslɔtɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. utilsigtede drab; drab uden forsæt.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

involuntary manslaughter

ufrivillig drab

Example Sentences

the amplitude of the crime of manslaughter lies beneath murder.

Amplituden af forbrydelsen af manddrab ligger under mord.

Real-world Examples

If I can prove there's no premeditation, I can plead voluntary manslaughter.

Hvis jeg kan bevise, at der ikke er tale om forudgående planlægning, kan jeg argumentere for forsøgt manddrab.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

He was acquitted of manslaughter in May.

Han blev frifundet for forsøgt manddrab i maj.

Source: BBC Listening February 2016 Collection

Nica denied all 39 counts of manslaughter.

Nica nægtede alle 39 anklager om forsøgt manddrab.

Source: CRI Online June 2020 Collection

He's being charged with manslaughter and child abuse.

Han er anklaget for forsøgt manddrab og omsorgssvigt.

Source: AP Listening Compilation June 2015

Ms Potter was charged with second-degree manslaughter.

Ms Potter blev anklaget for forsøgt manddrab af anden grad.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He denies charges of murder and manslaughter.

Han nægter anklager om mord og forsøgt manddrab.

Source: BBC World Headlines

He's been arrested on suspension of intoxication manslaughter.

Han er blevet anholdt for forsøgt manddrab i forbindelse med påvirkning.

Source: CNN Selected December 2012 Collection

Derek Chauvin denies charges of manslaughter and murder.

Derek Chauvin nægter anklager om forsøgt manddrab og mord.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2021

He now faces two charges of involuntary manslaughter.

Han står nu over for to anklager om ufrivilligt manddrab.

Source: BBC Listening January 2023 Collection

They dropped the charge from murder to manslaughter.

De droppede anklagen om mord til forsøgt manddrab.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

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