ASSASSINATION

assassination

(noun) murder of a public figure by surprise attack

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

assassination (plural assassinations)

The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

Source: Wiktionary


As*sas`si*na"tion, n.

Definition: The act of assassinating; a killing by treacherous violence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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