manslaughter — the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmænslɔːtər/
Example Sentences
- The chef was convicted of manslaughter after his flambé dish accidentally set the restaurant on fire.
- The court distinguished between murder and manslaughter based on the defendant's intent.
- His texting while driving resulted in a manslaughter charge when the accident occurred.
manslaughter
NOUN[/ˈmænslɔːtər/]
the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder
the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Manslaughter originated in Middle English as a compound of 'man' (person) and 'slaughter' (killing, butchery). Initially denoting simply the act of killing a human being, it evolved into a legal term distinguishing unlawful killing without premeditation or malice from deliberate murder.
Breakdown
man- (person, human) + slaughter (to kill, butcher). The compound emerged in Middle English to describe the killing of a person, later acquiring specific legal meaning in criminal law.
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📝Examples
“The chef was convicted of manslaughter after his flambé dish accidentally set the restaurant on fire.”
“The court distinguished between murder and manslaughter based on the defendant's intent.”
“His texting while driving resulted in a manslaughter charge when the accident occurred.”
“The magician's trick gone wrong led to an unexpected manslaughter case in court.”
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