Legal Definitions - child-slaying

Child-slaying is another term for infanticide, which is the act of killing a newborn child, usually by the parents or with their consent. In the past, it also referred to the killing of an unborn child. The term neonaticide is also used to describe this act.

Examples of child-slaying include a mother suffocating her newborn baby or a father shaking his infant to death. These actions are considered illegal and immoral in most societies.

Infanticide is a serious crime that can result in severe punishment, including imprisonment or even the death penalty. It is a tragic and heartbreaking act that can have long-lasting effects on the family and community.