MANSLAUGHTER

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MANSLAUGHTER - [noun] the crime of killing a man without intention

Jim was beaten up to death by John. John claims he didn't mean to kill him, so he was accused of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The insane woman who stabbed her husband to death was found guilty of manslaughter. The judge claims it was not a premeditated murder, because she's mentally ill.

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