voluntary manslaughter

English

Noun

voluntary manslaughter (countable and uncountable, plural voluntary manslaughters)

  1. Manslaughter resulting from an intentional act done without malice or premeditation and while in the heat of passion or on sudden provocation.

Synonyms

  • (intentional manslaughter without malice or premeditation): first-degree manslaughter

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