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.
The driver was indicted for involuntary manslaughter.
The doctor is facing charges of negligent homicide.
He was found guilty of negligent homicide.