Involuntary Manslaughter
/ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri ˈmænslɔːtər/
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- (n.) Unintentional killing that results from recklessness or criminal negligence, without intent to cause death.
He was charged with involuntary manslaughter after the fatal car accident caused by his reckless driving.
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Involuntary manslaughter typically involves absence of intent to kill, distinguishing it from voluntary manslaughter and murder; careful statutory interpretation is essential as definitions and required mental states vary by jurisdiction.
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