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Meanings
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involuntary manslaughter; negligent homicide; accidental homicide
Legal term for causing death through negligence or accident, as opposed to intentional killing. Often used in compound phrases like 過失致死罪 (the crime of negligent homicide).
The driver was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide.
The crime of involuntary manslaughter carries a lighter sentence than intentional murder.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を過失致死で起訴するto indict someone for involuntary manslaughter
The driver was indicted for involuntary manslaughter.
- 過失致死罪に問われるto be charged with the crime of negligent homicide
The doctor is facing charges of negligent homicide.
- 過失致死で有罪判決を受けるto be found guilty of negligent homicide
He was found guilty of negligent homicide.