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homicide

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noun
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As a noun, homicide means the killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.

Meanings of homicide

4 meanings

noun

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

  2. A person who kills another.

  3. USpolice jargonA victim of homicide; a person who has been unlawfully killed by someone else.

  4. USThe department within a police force that investigates cases of homicide.

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homicide around the world

USA victim of homicide; a person who has been unlawfully killed by someone else.
USThe department within a police force that investigates cases of homicide.

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