manslaughter

[US]/'mænslɔːtə/

[UK]/'mænslɔtɚ/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. unintentional killing; killing without intent

involuntary manslaughter

the amplitude of the crime of manslaughter lies beneath murder.

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

Source: The Good Place Season 2

He was acquitted of manslaughter in May.

Source: BBC Listening February 2016 Collection

Nica denied all 39 counts of manslaughter.

Source: CRI Online June 2020 Collection

He's being charged with manslaughter and child abuse.

Source: AP Listening Compilation June 2015

Ms Potter was charged with second-degree manslaughter.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He denies charges of murder and manslaughter.

Source: BBC World Headlines

He's been arrested on suspension of intoxication manslaughter.

Source: CNN Selected December 2012 Collection

Derek Chauvin denies charges of manslaughter and murder.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2021

He now faces two charges of involuntary manslaughter.

Source: BBC Listening January 2023 Collection

They dropped the charge from murder to manslaughter.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

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