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Meaning of MANSLAUGHTER

Pronunciation:  'man`slotur

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  unlawful killing of a human being without malice
 

MANSLAUGHTER is a 12 letter word that starts with M.

 

 See Also: chance-medley, kill, killing, putting to death

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Man"slaugh`ter\, n.
1. The slaying of a human being; destruction of men.
   --Milton.

2. (Law) The unlawful killing of a man, either in negligenc?
   or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act,
   but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement
   of anger.

 
Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Dreaming of manslaughter means fear and scandal.
 
Legal Dictionary
 
 Definition: The unlawful killing of another without intent to kill; either voluntary (upon a sudden impulse); or involuntary (during the commission of an unlawful act not ordinarily expected to result in great bodily harm). (See also murder.)
 

 

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