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TOPIK 6noun

과실치사

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과실치사가 · 과실치사를

involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide

Example

트럭 운전자는 업무상 과실치사 혐의로 경찰에 입건되었습니다.

The truck driver was booked by police on charges of negligent homicide in the course of work.

Word parts

과 error실 mistake치 cause사 death

Literally 'causing death by mistake' — killing through negligence, not intent.