Which term denotes the intentional killing of another person?

• A. Manslaughter
• B. Homicide
• C. Murder
• D. Killing

Answer: (C)

Intentionally taking another person’s life is described as murder. Murder involves the presence of intent to kill or to cause serious harm, often with malice or premeditation, which is what makes it a distinct category of unlawful killing. Manslaughter, in contrast, involves killing without that level of premeditated intent—often in the heat of passion or due to reckless behavior. Homicide is a broad umbrella term for the act of one person killing another, regardless of intent, while “killing” is an even wider, more general word that doesn’t specify legality or intent. Because the focus here is on a deliberate act of killing with intent, murder is the correct term.