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corporate manslaughter

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noun

  1. law the death of someone caused by an act of corporate negligence

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The NHS trust that treated Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane is being investigated for corporate manslaughter.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The arrests were carried out as part of Operation Perth - but they relate to an investigation that is separate to the force's corporate manslaughter investigation into NUH.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Police launched a corporate manslaughter case in June last year as part of Operation Perth.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

The penalty is the maximum for corporate manslaughter in France, and the combined total amounts to about $120 million.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

This prosecution by the CQC is separate from any prosecution that could arise from a corporate manslaughter investigation, which was opened earlier this month.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2025

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