homicide involontaire

French

Pronunciation

• ^{(mute h)} IPA^(key): /ɔ.mi.si.d‿ɛ̃.vɔ.lɔ̃.tɛʁ/

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Noun

homicide involontaire m (plural homicides involontaires)

1. (law) manslaughter

Usage notes

• The specific translation of "manslaughter" in Canadian law is homicide involontaire coupable. Homicide involontaire is used as a short form, but may include non-culpable homicide, which is not an offence.

See also

• assassinat
• meurtre