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culpable homicide

noun

UK/ˌkʌl.pə.bᵊl ˈhɒm.ɪ.saɪd/
US/ˌkʌl.pə.bᵊl ˈhɑː.mə.saɪd/

Definitions of culpable homicide noun

  1. Uncountablelaw

    In certain legal frameworks, the act of causing someone's death without intending to do so, is considered a criminal offense.

    • The prosecutor argued the case was culpable homicide, not murder.

    • He was convicted of culpable homicide for the death caused by his reckless driving.

    • Intent is a crucial factor in determining culpable homicide.