homicide legal definition

The killing of a human being, committed by another.

The killing of a human excused by the law as appropriate or necessary; for example, in self-defense.

The killing of another by an act of irresponsibility or lack of attention to duty, rather than by intentional act.

The killing of another by operation of a motor vehicle; generally the driver’s acts must be more than just negligent; for example, in a motor vehicle accident arising from the intoxication of the driver, where another is killed.