Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
manslaughter
noun
/ˈmanˌslɔːtər/
Definition
The unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought.
Examples
- He was sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter.
- The incident was ruled as accidental and charged as manslaughter.
- In some cases, manslaughter can result from reckless behavior.
Meaning
Manslaughter is a charge for killing someone that is considered less serious than murder, often due to lack of intent to kill.
Synonyms
- Homicide
- Killing
- Unintentional killing
