involuntary manslaughter

Homicide in which there is no intention to kill or do grievous bodily harm, but that is committed with criminal negligence or during the commission of a crime not included within the felony-murder rule.

— Also termed negligent manslaughter; second-degree manslaughter; manslaughter in the second degree. Cf. ACCIDENTAL KILLING. [Cases: Homicide 659.]

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