manslaughter

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Synonyms: onslaughter, manslaughters

Antonyms: onslaughter, manslaughters

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} The [[slaying]] of a human being.
2. {{lb|en|law}} The [[unlawful]] killing of a human, either in [[negligence]] or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific [[malice]], or upon a sudden excitement of anger; considered less [[culpable]] than [[murder]], but more culpable than [[justifiable homicide]].

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