Meaning of the word manslaughter in English

What does manslaughter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

manslaughter

US /ˈmænˌslɑː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈmænˌslɑː.t̬ɚ/

Noun

1.

the crime of killing a person when the killer did not intend to do it or cannot be responsible for his or her actions:

Example:
She was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for manslaughter.
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