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Meanings of killing in self-defense in anglès

rus
непредумышленное убийство
portuguès
crime culposo
espanyol
homicidio sin premeditación
català
homicidi preterintencional

Crime of killing of a human being by another human being, less serious than murder.

homicidi preterintencional
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Examples for "manslaughter"
Examples for "manslaughter"
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The new term is longer than the average given in manslaughter cases.
The Guardian
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Under Israeli law, manslaughter can carry a maximum 20 years behind bars.
Reuters
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He faced a possible sentence of 200 years if convicted of manslaughter.
The Irish Times
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Under Oklahoma law, first-degree manslaughter carries a minimum sentence of four years.
Reuters
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Involuntary manslaughter is the law we use to punish people for accidents.
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He also offered for jurors to consider a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Ebony
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His public defender pleaded him out to a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
The blue edge of midnight
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The inventor, Peter Madsen, is being held on charges of involuntary manslaughter.
The Irish Times
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Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter on Monday.
BBC
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But Murray has pleaded not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Reuters
Usage of killing in self-defense in anglès
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According to the laws of war, medics have to act as noncombatants unless they are killing in self-defense.
Secret Sanction
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Killing in self-defense and by mischance shall be pardoned from the King's indictment.
Our Legal Heritage: The First Thousand Years: 600 - 1600 / King ...
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Neither can it be held to apply to accidental killings, or killings in self-defense, or in defense of property or family.
Crime: Its Cause and Treatment