manslaughter

• مصطلح قانوني يُطلق على القتل غير العمد، أي إزهاق روح إنسان دون قصد أو نية مسبقة، سواء كان ذلك نتيجة إهمال أو تقصير أو فعل غير مقصود.

A legal term used to describe the unlawful killing of a human being without premeditation or malice aforethought.

غير معدود

1. Unlawful killing without maliceC1formallegal

   The act of killing another person without premeditation or malice aforethought, typically resulting from recklessness or provocation.

   القتل غير العمد

   • The driver was charged with manslaughter after the fatal accident caused by his negligence.
   • Voluntary manslaughter often occurs in the heat of the moment during a sudden quarrel.
   • The court reduced the charge from murder to manslaughter due to lack of intent.

2. Legal classification of homicideC1formalamericanlegal

   A category of homicide distinguished from murder by the absence of premeditated malice, including both voluntary (intentional but provoked) and involuntary (reckless or negligent) acts.

   القتل غير العمد

   • Involuntary manslaughter can result from a reckless disregard for human life, like drunk driving.
   • The defendant pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after claiming self-defense failed.
   • Sentencing for manslaughter varies widely depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances.