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manslaughter

/ˈmænˌslɔːtə/

/ˈmænˌslɔtər/

Translations

manslaughternoun

manslaughters

homicide volontaireDroit pénal ; correspond au sens juridique de « manslaughter » comme homicide illégal commis sans intention de tuer.

He was convicted of manslaughter for the fatal bar-fight.

Il a été reconnu coupable d’homicide volontaire pour la bagarre mortelle au bar.

homicide involontaireDroit pénal ; surtout pour le sens de « involuntary manslaughter ».

The driver faced an involuntary manslaughter charge after the crash.

Le conducteur faisait face à une accusation d’homicide involontaire après l’accident.

Synonyms

manslaughteradjective

/ˈmænˌslɔːtə/

/ˈmænˌslɔtər/

Used attributively in legal contexts (e.g., "manslaughter charge").

Additional translations

pour homicide involontaireEmploi juridique ; se rend souvent en français par une tournure descriptive plutôt que par un adjectif simple.

manslaughternoun

The unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, regarded as less serious than murder.

He was convicted of manslaughter for the fatal bar-fight.

The killing of a person that results from reckless or negligent actions, classified as involuntary manslaughter.

The driver faced an involuntary manslaughter charge after the crash.

manslaughteradjective

Relating to or involving the crime of manslaughter.

She accepted a manslaughter plea deal.