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 双语律师Julie,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与证券监管、合规与执法相关的法律文件。