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Manslaughter is a type of homicide that is considered less severe than murder. It is typically defined as the killing of another person, but with a lesser degree of intent or culpability than murder.

In many jurisdictions, manslaughter is distinguished from murder on the basis of the level of intent or malice involved. For example, murder may be defined as the intentional killing of another person, while manslaughter may be defined as the killing of another person without intent or malice.

There are several different types of manslaughter, including:

1. Voluntary manslaughter: This type of manslaughter occurs when a person kills another person in the heat of passion or in a sudden quarrel, but without premeditation or intent.
2. Involuntary manslaughter: This type of manslaughter occurs when a person kills another person through reckless or negligent behavior, but without intent or malice.
3. Vehicular manslaughter: This type of manslaughter occurs when a person kills another person while driving a vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner.
4. Depraved indifference manslaughter: This type of manslaughter occurs when a person kills another person through a reckless or callous disregard for human life.

Manslaughter is typically punished less severely than murder, but the specific penalties will depend on the jurisdiction and the circumstances of the case.