manslaughter

Meanings

• noun

  The unlawful killing of a human being without premeditation or malice aforethought.

  - "He was charged with manslaughter for accidentally running over a pedestrian."
  - "The defendant claimed it was an act of manslaughter, not murder."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with manslaughter
haughter , slaughter , auctioneer , clatter , shatter

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Variants

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manslaughter , manslaughters , involuntary manslaughter , involuntary manslaughters

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Etymology

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Manslaughter comes from the Old English term 'mannslaghter,' which can be broken down into 'mann,' meaning 'man,' and 'slaughter,' meaning 'slaying.'

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Trivia

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1. Manslaughter was once considered a less serious offense than murder, and the punishment was often lighter.

2. The term 'manslaughter' was first used in English law in the 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manslaughter by negligence: A type of manslaughter where an individual causes the death of another due to reckless or negligent behavior, without the intent to harm.

2. Voluntary manslaughter: A type of manslaughter where an individual intentionally causes the death of another, but without the premeditation required for murder.

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Culture

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Manslaughter has been a topic of interest in literature, particularly in works of crime and mystery. It is often contrasted with murder, and the distinction between the two is a common theme. In art, manslaughter has been depicted in various forms, from violent crime scenes to more abstract representations.

How to Memorize "manslaughter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being involved in an accident that results in the death of another person, but without any intent or premeditation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'manslaughter' with the idea of an unintentional but still criminal act that results in the death of another person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Man Slaughtered Another' to remember the definition of manslaughter.

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