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  1. Voluntary manslaughter

    Voluntary manslaughter is the killing of a human being in which the offender had no prior intent to kill and acted during "the heat of passion," under circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to become emotionally or mentally disturbed. In the Uniform Crime Reports prepared by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, it is referred to as non negligent manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter is one of two main types of manslaughter, the other being involuntary manslaughter.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of voluntary manslaughter in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of voluntary manslaughter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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