A1 noun Formal

manslaughter

/ˈmænˌslɔːtər/

Manslaughter is the crime of killing a person without intending to do so beforehand. It is different from murder because it usually happens by accident or during a sudden fight.

Exemplos

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1

He was charged with manslaughter after the terrible car accident.

He was accused of killing someone by accident in a car crash.

2

The jury reached a verdict of involuntary manslaughter.

The legal group decided the person killed someone without meaning to.

3

The news said it was manslaughter, not a planned attack.

The report stated the death was an accident, not a planned murder.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
manslaughter
Relacionado
manslayer
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Dica de memorização

Look at the spelling: it looks like 'man's laughter,' but it means the opposite of something funny—it is the 'slaughter' (killing) of a person.

Quiz rápido

Because the driver was texting and caused a fatal crash, he was convicted of vehicular _______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: manslaughter

Exemplos

1

He was charged with manslaughter after the terrible car accident.

everyday

He was accused of killing someone by accident in a car crash.

2

The jury reached a verdict of involuntary manslaughter.

formal

The legal group decided the person killed someone without meaning to.

3

The news said it was manslaughter, not a planned attack.

informal

The report stated the death was an accident, not a planned murder.

4

Legal theory distinguishes between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter.

academic

Law studies look at the difference between intentional heat-of-the-moment killing and accidental killing.

5

The corporation was sued for corporate manslaughter due to poor safety rules.

business

The company was taken to court because their bad safety caused a death.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
manslaughter
Relacionado
manslayer

Colocações comuns

commit manslaughter to accidentally kill someone
involuntary manslaughter killing someone by being very careless
charged with manslaughter officially accused of killing someone by accident
vehicular manslaughter killing someone while driving a car
voluntary manslaughter killing someone in the heat of the moment

Frases Comuns

culpable manslaughter

being responsible for an accidental death

reckless manslaughter

killing someone through very dangerous behavior

gross negligence manslaughter

killing someone by failing to provide basic care

Frequentemente confundido com

manslaughter vs murder

Murder is planned or done with a 'guilty mind,' while manslaughter is unplanned or accidental.

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Notas de uso

Use this word specifically in legal contexts to describe a death caused by negligence or a sudden emotional reaction without prior planning.

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Erros comuns

Don't use 'manslaughter' for small accidents where no one dies. It only refers to the death of a human being.

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Dica de memorização

Look at the spelling: it looks like 'man's laughter,' but it means the opposite of something funny—it is the 'slaughter' (killing) of a person.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from Middle English 'manslaughter', combining the words 'man' and 'slaughter' (the killing of animals).

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun can be used as a specific charge (e.g., 'two counts of manslaughter') often follows the verb 'to charge with'
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Contexto cultural

In Western law, manslaughter carries a lighter prison sentence than murder because there was no prior intent to kill.

Quiz rápido

Because the driver was texting and caused a fatal crash, he was convicted of vehicular _______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: manslaughter

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A1

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verdict

A1

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trial

A1

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hearing

A1

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litigation

A1

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testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

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criminal

A1

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felony

A1

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