voluntary manslaughter

voluntary manslaughter An act of murder reduced to manslaughter because of extenuating circumstances such as adequate provocation (arousing the ¡°heat of passion¡±) or diminished capacity. ¡ª Also termed intentional manslaughter; first-degree manslaughter; manslaughter in the first degree.[Cases: Homicide 658.] How do Chinese lawyers translate the term voluntary manslaughter?

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