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Voluntary manslaughter is distinguished from murder by:

A The weapon used
B Adequate provocation causing the defendant to kill in the heat of passion without cooling time
C Self-defense
D The victim identity

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Voluntary manslaughter: intentional killing committed in the heat of passion after adequate provocation (e.g., seeing spouse in adultery), without reasonable cooling time.

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