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homicide (manner of death)

Death as a result of a volitional act or act of omission (e.g., injury, poisoning, gross neglect of a child) committed by another person to cause fear, harm, pain, or death. Intent to cause death is a common element but is not required for use of the manner of homicide. The classification of homicide for the purposes of death certification is a "neutral" term and neither indicates nor implies criminal intent, which remains a determination within the province of legal processes. 

NOTE There may be cases, such as acts of serious neglect (e.g., firing a bullet into the air) or application of force (e.g., restraint) that, in the opinion of the certifier, warrant the classification of homicide..

Date Added to Lexicon
Technical Report/Other Source (Author, Title of report. Publisher, Year.)
ASB TR 151 , Medicolegal Death Investigation: Terms and Definitions. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 2025. Source link
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