involuntary manslaughter

noun

: manslaughter resulting from the failure to perform a legal duty expressly required to safeguard human life, from the commission of an unlawful act not constituting a felony, or from the commission of a lawful act in a negligent or improper manner

Examples of involuntary manslaughter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Initially, deaths caused by vehicle collisions could simply be prosecuted as voluntary or involuntary manslaughter. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Earlier this summer, Bradley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

The utility pleaded guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2018 Camp Fire. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The elder Gray was found guilty of 29 charges related to his son’s attack, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for involuntary manslaughter

• auteur
• blotter
• cotter
• daughter
• hotter
• mater
• otter
• plotter
• rotter
• slaughter
• spotter
• squatter

Legal Definition

involuntary manslaughter

see also:

manslaughter