assassination

Definition

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

Etymology

From assassinate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "The assassination of the king occurred at night."
• "But side by side with it was a baser conspiracy, among the more unprincipled and desperate friends of James, for the assassination of the King."
• "Liu's agents pursued him and he escaped assassination only by throwing his clothing away by the Chʻien-tʻang River near Hangchow, thus suggesting suicide."

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