assassination
Meaning
The act of deliberately and unlawfully killing a prominent individual, often for political or ideological motives, which typically aims to instigate broader social or political change and is characterized by its premeditated nature and the significant imp
💡 While "assassination" is often associated with political figures, it can also refer to the targeted killing of individuals in various contexts, making it crucial to distinguish between different types of targeted killings when discussing the term.
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