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voluntary manslaughter en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) Manslaughter resulting from an intentional act done without intent to kill or premeditation and while in the heat of the moment.
    • Luis got arrested for voluntary manslaughter when he fatally struck Jimmy in a barfight.

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Relateds

involuntary manslaughter

Synonyms

first-degree manslaughter (intentional manslaughter without malice or premeditation)