What is Manslaughter?

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Manslaughter is the deliberate killing of another person and is typically classified into two subcategories: voluntary and involuntary.
Voluntary manslaughter generally refers to the killing of another person out of an act of passion but lacks premeditation.
Involuntary manslaughter usually refers to the accidental or nonintentional death of another human being, with severe negligence.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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