voluntary manslaughter
- The act of killing another person intentionally, but without premeditation or malice, often in a situation of sudden provocation or while in a state of strong emotion
- The defendant was charged with voluntary manslaughter after he admitted to losing his temper and causing the victim's death.
- In the trial, the prosecution argued that the defendant's actions amounted to voluntary manslaughter, not premeditated murder.
- The jury found the defendant guilty of voluntary manslaughter, noting the absence of premeditation in the act.
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