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culpable homicide

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noun

  1. Scots law manslaughter

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Authorities have named four engineers from the state's road department and an unnamed official from Google Maps in a police complaint on charges of culpable homicide.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

The truck driver, who was earlier arrested on suspicion of culpable homicide, was released on Wednesday due to lack of evidence, local media reported.

From Reuters • Dec. 29, 2022

State authorities also have opened a case against Oreva for suspected culpable homicide, attempted culpable homicide and other violations, and a special investigation team has begun a probe into the incident.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2022

Gujarat authorities opened a case against Oreva for suspected culpable homicide, attempted culpable homicide and other violations.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022

The Turkish police arrested the father of the obdurate fairy, and tried him for culpable homicide.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 439 Volume 17, New Series, May 29, 1852 by Chambers, William