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manslaughter

[man-slaw-ter] / ˈmænˌslɔ tər /
NOUN
killing without malicious forethought
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Jurors can also find Clancy guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter, or not guilty by lack of criminal responsibility -- a verdict that would see her confined to a psychiatric facility.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

She was rumored to have shown up at court for the sentencing of the first woman convicted of manslaughter for having an illegal abortion.

From Slate Sep. 3, 2026

On the final day of testimony in Clancy’s case, Judge William Sullivan granted a defense request that allows the jury to consider manslaughter.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

The plan to ease prison congestion had initially included those convicted of manslaughter but, following a high profile outcry, on Saturday Andy Burnham said this category of offender had been ruled out.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

“In the opinion of this court, there is not enough evidence to charge Officer Moore with excessive force, manslaughter, or murder.”

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

If the jury thought Bah might have felt forced into steering the dinghy, then he could not be found guilty of the manslaughters or facilitating illegal immigration - a lesser charge he also faced.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2024

At the time she was assigned the case, Scherer had been a judge for six years, and her biggest trials were two second-degree murders and two manslaughters, a defense court filing shows.

From Seattle Times May 13, 2022

The FBI did not provide a specific count for the number of murders and non-negligent manslaughters, but said the 2011 figure declined by 1.9 percent from the 14,748 recorded across the country in 2010.

From Reuters Jun. 11, 2012

The Earl put forth against Grettir the guilt for these manslaughters; he owned them all, and said he had had to defend his hands.

From The Story of Grettir the Strong by William Morris




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