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 /ˈmænˌslɔː.tər/
Noun
the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or in circumstances not amounting to murder
Example:
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He was charged with manslaughter after the fatal car accident.
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The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter, not murder.