homicide

Definition

The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.

Etymology

From Old French homicide, from Latin homicīda (“man-slayer”) and homicīdium (“manslaughter”).

Example Sentences

• "Homicides in general and victorious warriors in particular are often obliged to perform a variety of ceremonies for the purpose of ridding them of the dangerous ghosts of their victims."
• "“She was a hippie kid. How hard would you work a case like that?” “As hard as anyone else,” said Goddard. There was an irritated note in his voice. “She was a homicide. She got what every homicide investigation gets.”"
• "We don't even know the woman was a homicide. Didn't they say it was possible they both jumped?"

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