Neonaticides
/ˌniːoʊˈnætəsʌɪdz/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of killing a newborn infant within the first 24 hours after birth, often distinguished from infanticide by the timing and legal treatment.
The defendant was charged with neonaticide for the death of the infant shortly after birth.
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- neonaticide
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Commentary
Neonaticide is a specific category within homicide laws, often addressed with distinct legal criteria due to the victim's age and circumstances at birth.
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