assassination

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Etymology

From assassinate + -ion.

Pronunciation

• (America, RP) IPA: /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/

Noun

assassination (plural assassinations)

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

   The assassination of the king occurred at night.

Related terms

• assassin

Translations

• French: assassinat
• German: Ermordung, Attentat, Meuchelmord
• Italian: assassinio
• Portuguese: assassinato
• Russian: уби́йство
• Spanish: asesinato, magnicidio

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