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Murder is a generic term meaning all of the following except

A.first degree.
B.manslaughter.
C.voluntary manslaughter.
D.second degree..

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B is the correct answer. First degree murder is premeditated, deliberated and wilful, and second degree murder is not premeditated, but is wilful and involves malice. Voluntary manslaughter is neither pre meditated, nor does it involve malice - it occurs in ‘the heat of the moment’. Manslaughter refers to involuntary manslaughter, which is unintentional.