Totschlag

manslaughter

noun TOT-shlak Rare

Usage Note

Totschlag (§ 212 StGB) differs from Mord in that it lacks aggravating features such as base motives or cruelty; the distinction significantly affects sentencing in German criminal law.

Examples

"Er wurde wegen Totschlags zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt."

Natural Translation

He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to ten years in prison.

Literal Translation

He was because-of manslaughter to ten years imprisonment sentenced.

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