homicide by abuseglossary / homicide by abuse Homicide in which the perpetrator, under circumstances showing an extreme indifference to human life, causes the death of the perpetrator’s dependent — usu. a child or mentally retarded person. 词条贡献者 法律翻译晓琳,国际知名商学院金融专业,专注翻译各类与金融服务与投资管理有关的法律文件。