Totschlag

Etymology
From. Compare 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1)  manslaughter; second-degree murder; an unlawful killing of a person which is subject to a milder punishment than murder

Usage notes

 * The specific definition of Totschlag is distinct from the understanding of “manslaughter” in the Anglophone world. It also varies somewhat between the respective German-speaking countries. Generally, however, Totschlag is an intentional killing that lacks certain aggravating properties. A typical case example of Totschlag is a killing in the heat of the moment.
 * In informal contexts, Totschlag is often improperly distinguished from or merged with it. Speakers are likely to use Mord for cases that do not legally qualify as murder.