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Homicide

usgb/ˈhɑːmɪsaɪd/Volume
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Legal ContextPlay
Homicide is often used in legal or crime-related discussions, less so in daily conversation. SlideThe judge ruled the incident as justifiable homicide.
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Wide ImplicationsPlay
Homicide includes various types of killings, not all are intentional or criminal. SlideNegligent driving leading to death may be considered vehicular homicide.
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Neutral TermPlay
Unlike 'murder', 'homicide' doesn't imply illegality until the context qualifies it. SlideSelf-defense can result in a non-criminal homicide.