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 资深译员Michael,国内知名法学院法律翻译专业,擅长翻译各类与劳动诉讼相关的法律文件。