ng6 saat3誤殺误杀
Jyutpingng6 saat3
Yalengh saat
Definition
To kill someone accidentally without premeditation; manslaughter.
- to kill someone accidentally without premeditation
- technicalmanslaughter, a common law crime less serious than murder
neutralother
How it's used
Distinguish carefully between the legal definition and the colloquial usage. While it functions as a formal term in courtrooms to describe manslaughter, people often use it loosely to describe any accidental death caused by negligence. It carries a heavy weight and is rarely used in casual banter unless discussing news or legal matters.
Examples
He accidentally killed someone due to a moment of carelessness.
The judge found him guilty of manslaughter.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 謀殺, which implies premeditation and intent. Using 誤殺 to describe a deliberate act will be seen as a serious misunderstanding of the legal gravity of the situation.
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