voluntary manslaughter

voluntary manslaughter (countable and uncountable, plural voluntary manslaughters)

1. Manslaughter resulting from an intentional act done without intent to kill or premeditation and while in the heat of the moment.

   Luis got arrested for voluntary manslaughter when he fatally struck Jimmy in a barfight.

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

• involuntary manslaughter

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