manslaughter

noun/ˈmænˌslɔtər/

Frequency rank: #8,780 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The unlawful killing of a person without prior intent to kill.

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Example sentence

The driver was charged with manslaughter after the fatal accident on the highway.

Synonyms & related words

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